Lead Software Engineer — Logic Synthesis & Timing

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, troubleshoot, debug, and support the Genus Synthesis Solution software.
• Collaborate with a distributed development team to create innovative technologies for logic synthesis and physical design.
• Contribute to the advancement of solutions in areas such as logic synthesis, word-level synthesis, static timing analysis, computer architecture, verification, RTL compilation, placement, power analysis, routing, extraction, and optimization.
• Participate in large‑scale software development projects, including timing analysis software initiatives.
• Engage with cross‑functional teams to ensure quality and performance of delivered solutions.

• BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming.
• Excellent programming and software engineering skills.
• Experience with UNIX and/or LINUX platforms is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Tcl is preferred.
• Experience with multithreaded and/or distributed programming is preferred.
• Prior experience with large software development projects is highly recommended.
• Prior experience with timing analysis software development projects is highly recommended.

• Strong ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication skills – ability to work effectively in a distributed team environment.

The annual salary range for California is $114,800 to $213,200. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. 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.

Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity throughout all levels of the organization.

Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.