Jobs at Cadence

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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 II

Company: Cadence

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Oct 16, 2024

Cadence is a leading company in electronic design, offering opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology in a supportive environment. The company values innovation, collaboration, and employee well-being. They are seeking a candidate with strong CS fundamentals and expertise in C++, gdb debugging, and software development. The role involves improving the QoR of protium P&R tool, implementing features to enhance P&R time, and working with users to deploy new features/tools.

Software Engineer I

Company: Cadence

Location: Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Posted Oct 15, 2024

Cadence Design Systems Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer I in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The role involves maintaining and developing a web interface, solving server and infrastructure issues, enhancing development workflow, and understanding and modifying different development workflows. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science, knowledge of algorithms and data structures, experience in PHP, Python, or MySQL, web development experience, and familiarity with Containers (Docker). Good verbal and written communication in English is required. Cadence is a globally recognized company, offering competitive benefits and a hybrid work environment.

Principal Customer Engagement Engineer - Xcelium

Company: Cadence

Location: Seoul, South Korea

Posted Oct 15, 2024

Cadence is seeking a highly experienced candidate with a BS in CS or EE and over 10 years of industry experience in hardware design and verification. The role involves working with R&D, identifying opportunities for the verification platform, and managing technical evaluations with customers and colleagues. The candidate must have expertise in HDL simulators, RTL design, SystemVerilog, UVM methodology, and standard bus protocols. Knowledge of MDV and profiling tools for optimizing performance is a plus. Excellent communication skills and a desire to work in a global environment are required. The company emphasizes making an impact on the world of technology and solving complex problems.

Lead Software Engineer, DFT/ATPG

Company: Cadence Design Systems

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Oct 18, 2024

Cadence is looking for a highly motivated engineer to work on Design For Test and Automatic Test Pattern Generation software. The ideal candidate has experience in software development, modern C++, Unix/Linux, and scripting. The company is passionate about solving complex problems and offers a dynamic work environment.

Lead Software Engineer

Company: Cadence

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Oct 17, 2024

Cadence is a leading company in electronic design, offering cutting-edge technology and an environment that encourages creativity and innovation. The company values employee well-being and provides ample opportunities for learning and development. The role involves improving Protium's Compile Time and PnR Time using C++, Python/Tcl, and FPGA Prototyping experience. Cadence's unique culture promotes collaboration and diversity.

Lead Verification Engineer

Company: Cadence Design Systems

Location: Other US Location

Posted Oct 15, 2024

Cadence is hiring leaders and innovators to make an impact in technology. The company is looking for experienced design verification engineers with strong backgrounds in functional verification and UVM/System Verilog coding. Prior experience in IP verification is an added advantage.

STA/EMIR IC Principal Solutions Engineer

Company: Cadence

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Oct 16, 2024

Cadence is seeking an experienced Solutions Engineer to work in San Jose, CA. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Timing Signoff/Extraction/EMIR, Low Power Designs, and Power Modeling. They will collaborate with product engineering, R&D, and key technologists to solve complex technical issues and develop new technologies. The role offers opportunities for growth and a competitive salary range of $119,000 to $221,000. The company culture is collaborative and passionate about the work done.

Sr Software Architect

Company: Cadence

Location: Seoul, South Korea

Posted Oct 17, 2024

Cadence is a company that hires and develops leaders and innovators. They work closely with customers like SK Hynix and Samsung, from defining user specifications to delivering features for production. The work they do is significant and impactful, solving complex problems that others can't. They offer job opportunities in Seoul, South Korea.

Sr. Principal Software Engineer

Company: Cadence

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Oct 17, 2024

Cadence is a leading company in electronic design, offering cutting-edge technology and a supportive work environment. They are seeking a candidate with strong CS fundamentals and expertise in C++, gdb debugging, and software development. The role involves improving the QoR of the protium P&R tool, implementing features to enhance P&R time, and collaborating with users to deploy new features/tools. Cadence's unique culture promotes collaboration and employee well-being, with multiple learning and development opportunities available.

Software Engineer II

Company: Cadence

Location: Noida, India

Posted Oct 16, 2024

Cadence is a leading company in electronic design, offering opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology. The company values innovation, creativity, and employee well-being, with a focus on learning, development, and collaboration. The role involves supporting and enhancing the Voltus-XFi EM engine, requiring strong software skills such as Qt/GUI development, Data-structures and Algorithms, C++, and Linux. Candidates with EDA tool development experience are preferred.

Principal Application Engineer

Company: Cadence

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Oct 17, 2024

Cadence is seeking a skilled professional with a B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/VLSI Engineering and 4-10 years of experience in analog and mixed-signal design. The role involves customer interaction, issue resolution, and proliferation of Cadence technologies. Proficiency in tools like Virtuoso Schematic, Virtuoso layout, and Pegasus is required. The position offers a competitive salary range of $120,400 to $223,600 in California, along with incentive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Lead Design Engineer

Company: Cadence

Location: Bangalore, India

Posted Oct 15, 2024

Cadence is seeking experienced firmware developers for the Memory IP Group. The role involves developing firmware for DDR/LPDDR/GDDR/HBM PHY using microcontrollers, collaborating with hardware designers and memory subsystem architects, and working with the verification team. Required skills include 4-6 years of experience in bare-metal firmware development, proficiency in C programming, and knowledge of verification EDA tools. The company emphasizes the importance of the work and values good communication skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Cadence?
Cadence fosters a collaborative engineering culture that values technical depth and innovation. Employees routinely work on cutting‑edge EDA tools, receive mentorship from senior engineers, and enjoy flexible remote options and competitive benefits, including health plans, equity, and professional development budgets.
What types of positions are available at Cadence?
Cadence hires across several domains: Software Engineering (C++, Python, Java), Hardware & ASIC Design, Verification & Test, Data Science & Machine Learning, Product Management, UX Design, Sales Engineering, Customer Success, and Technical Support. Each role focuses on delivering tools that power semiconductor and embedded system design.
How can I stand out as an applicant for Cadence?
Showcase relevant EDA or semiconductor projects on your portfolio, quantify performance improvements, and demonstrate familiarity with Cadence tools or industry standards (e.g., Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL). Tailor your resume to highlight technical achievements, participate in open‑source EDA communities, and prepare for technical interviews by practicing problem‑solving and system‑design scenarios.

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