Jobs at Cadence
Cadence Design Systems, founded in 1988 and headquartered in San Jose, is a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA). Their flagship products—Virtuoso, Allegro, OrCAD, Jasper, and Incisive—enable semiconductor, automotive, and industrial designers to create faster, smaller, and more energy‑efficient chips.
Cadence’s hiring pipeline spans software engineers (C++, Python, Java), hardware and ASIC design engineers, verification specialists, data scientists, machine‑learning engineers, product managers, UX designers, sales engineers, and customer support roles. Candidates can expect structured technical interviews, mentorship from senior engineers, and the chance to contribute to industry‑leading tool stacks and cross‑disciplinary projects.
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Software Engineer, Synthesis
Company: Cadence
Location: San Jose, CA
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Cadence Design Systems is seeking a skilled software engineer to join their R&D team for the Genus Synthesis Solution product. The role involves designing, developing, and supporting the Genus software, focusing on synthesis optimization algorithms to enhance timing, area, and power design metrics. Proficiency in C/C++, RTL knowledge, and experience with UNIX/LINUX platforms are required. The annual salary range is $84,000 to $156,000, with additional benefits and potential incentive compensation.
Principal Solutions Engineer - AE
Company: Cadence
Location: Noida, India
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Cadence, a pioneering company in electronic design, offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology in a supportive environment. The company values innovation, creativity, and employee well-being. As a member of the Solutions Organization, you'll collaborate with global customers to build Virtual/Hybrid prototypes, enabling early software development and system validation. This role requires extensive experience in Virtual/Hybrid Prototyping, proficiency in C/C++/SystemC, and strong understanding of computer architecture and embedded software stacks. The position offers opportunities for continuous learning, growth, and innovation, with a focus on customer success and technological advancement.
Lead Software Engineer
Company: Cadence
Location: Burlington, MA
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Cadence Design Systems is seeking a skilled software engineer to join their R&D team for the Uniform Front-End (UFE) platform. The role involves designing, developing, and supporting innovative technologies for technology leadership. Key responsibilities include creating new algorithms, validating them on benchmark designs, and providing R&D support for customer problems. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with relevant experience, proficiency in C/C++, and prior experience with large software development projects, particularly in parsing, elaboration, and database software development.
Sr. Principal Software Engineer
Company: Cadence
Location: Noida, India
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Cadence, a pioneering company in electronic design, seeks a tech-savvy candidate for a role involving complex software design, development, and debugging. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, quick learning abilities, and expertise in data structures, algorithms, and compiler development. Cadence offers a supportive work environment, emphasizing employee well-being, career development, and collaboration. The company culture encourages innovation and passion for technology, with opportunities for diverse teams and continuous learning.
Principal Application Engineer
Company: Cadence
Location: Shanghai, China
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Cadence is hiring leaders and innovators to work on digital IC design implementation, product demonstration, and sales presentations. The job requires strong technical skills, ability to work with internal and external customers, and good communication skills.
Lead Software Engineer
Company: Cadence
Location: Hsinchu, Taiwan
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Cadence is seeking an R&D engineer to develop a multi-threaded and distributed fastPG core engine in the Innovus Implementation System. The role involves collaboration with a global R&D team, designing and developing software programs in fastPG, and working closely with product engineers/technical sales to provide engineering solutions. The ideal candidate should have C/C++ software development experience in Linux, strong problem-solving skills, and a MS (Ph.D. track a plus) in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. Knowledge of routing algorithms, timing analysis, and multithreading is a strong plus.
Principal DFT Design Engineer
Company: Cadence
Location: Bangalore, India
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Cadence is seeking a seasoned professional with 7+ years of experience in technology, particularly in DFT concepts, EDA tools, and RTL verification. The role involves leading cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and driving innovation/automation. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with logic simulators, ATPG tools like Cadence Modus, and RTL lint tools like Jasper. Additional skills in post-silicon validation, ATE debug, and scripting languages are beneficial. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to new DFT methodologies and significantly impact the technology sector.
Software Engineer II
Company: Cadence
Location: San Jose, CA
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Cadence is hiring an R&D engineer to develop a multi-threaded and distributed physical synthesis core engine. The position involves designing, developing, and troubleshooting software programs in the areas of physical synthesis. The ideal candidate has excellent problem-solving skills, experience with data structures and algorithms, and strong communication skills.
Lead Solutions Engineer
Company: Cadence
Location: Bangalore, India
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Cadence is looking for leaders and innovators to work on technology projects. The ideal candidate has a strong background in functional verification fundamentals, system Verilog experience, and expertise in AMBA protocols. They should also have good knowledge of verilog/vhdl/C/C++/Perl/Python and be familiar with ARM/CPU architectures.
Software Engineer II
Company: Cadence
Location: Hsinchu, Taiwan
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Cadence is seeking an R&D Software Engineer for fast spice circuit simulation. The role involves working with a top-tier engineering team to develop cutting-edge circuit simulation technologies. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in C/C++ development in a Unix environment, along with a BS in CS/EE/math/physics and 2 years of relevant experience. Alternatively, an MS in the same fields is acceptable. The company emphasizes the importance of the work, aiming to solve complex problems.
Lead Verification Engineer
Company: Cadence
Location: Noida, India
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Cadence is seeking experienced design and verification engineers with a background in Electrical/Electronics/VLSI for leadership roles. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of Design Verification experience, strong UVM and System Verilog coding skills, and prior experience in IP verification of memory IP. The company is doing impactful work and offers opportunities for career growth.
Information Security Analyst (Staff)
Company: Cadence
Location: Cork, Ireland
Posted Dec 20, 2024
Cadence, a leader in electronic design, is seeking an Information Security Analyst in Cork, Ireland. The role involves managing and monitoring IT infrastructure, implementing security solutions, and assisting with security-related tasks. The ideal candidate should have 10-15 years of experience in security processes and solutions, with deep knowledge in firewalls, VPN technologies, and network security concepts.