Principal C++ Software Engineer

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality.  Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health.

The Cadence Advantage

• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in an environment that encourages you to be creative, innovative, and to make an impact.
• Cadence’s employee-friendly policies focus on the physical and mental well-being of employees, career development, providing opportunities for learning, and celebrating success in recognition of specific needs of the employees.
• The unique “One Cadence – One Team” culture promotes collaboration within and across teams to ensure customer success
• Multiple avenues of learning and development available for employees to explore as per their specific requirement and interests
• You get to work with a diverse team of passionate, dedicated, and talented individuals who go above and beyond for our customers, our communities, and each other—every day.

Cadence is the leader in hardware emulation-acceleration technologies and products.  Our emulation-acceleration system platform is the most advanced industry-leading configurable scalable system, generation after generation, used in labs and datacenters. You will be responsible for designing and development of new features in the compiler of Protium Prototyping Platform. The candidate   will join the Hardware Verification Research and Development team and be will contribute in the field of algorithmic software development for FPGAs. You will be working with a dream team on providing a breakthrough solution in the multi FPGA prototyping space.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent with a minimum of 7 years of experience OR Masters degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience OR PhD with a minimum of 1 year of experience
• 4-8 years in software development or major personal projects or academic work
• Strong CS fundamentals background in data structures, algorithms, systems architecture and/or databases
• Expert in C++, gdb debugging, and general software development skills
• Strong desire and ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Expert in STA, Synthesis or QOR improvement techniques in the FPGA prototyping or EDA field.

The annual salary range for California is $131,600 to $244,400. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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