Software Engineer II

Cadence Design Systems
San Jose
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 101,500 - 188,500 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringEducation: mastersSkills: ["C","C++","Linux","UNIX","Algorithms","Data structures","Debugging"]

Join Cadence's Innovus R&D team to develop next-generation physical design technologies. You’ll design and optimize algorithms for placement, routing, and synthesis, build high-performance C/C++ software on Linux/UNIX, and contribute to timing, power, and optimization in a scalable digital implementation platform used for leading semiconductor design flows.

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Cadence Design Systems
Cadence Design Systems
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Software Engineer II

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Job Summary

Join Cadence's Innovus R&D team to develop next-generation physical design technologies. You’ll design and optimize algorithms for placement, routing, and synthesis, build high-performance C/C++ software on Linux/UNIX, and contribute to timing, power, and optimization in a scalable digital implementation platform used for leading semiconductor design flows.
Location: San Jose
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, implement, and optimize algorithms for physical synthesis, placement, and routing engines
  • •Develop high-performance, scalable software using C/C++ on Linux/UNIX platforms
  • •Contribute to the Innovus digital implementation flow, including timing, power, and optimization
  • •Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver high-quality solutions
  • •Analyze performance bottlenecks and improve runtime, scalability, and quality of results (PPA)

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 101,500 - 188,500 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health Insurance401kEquityPaid LeaveVision

Key Requirements

  • •MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • •Proficiency in C/C++ and software development on UNIX/Linux systems
  • •Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving
  • •Strong analytical and debugging skills
  • •Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Experience:SemiconductorEDAIC designDigital implementationHardware
Education:Master's
Skills:CC++LinuxUNIXAlgorithmsData structuresDebugging
Tech Stack:CC++LinuxUNIXAlgorithmsData structuresDebugging

Company Brief

Cadence Design Systems
Provides electronic design automation (EDA) software, IP, and services for semiconductor and systems companies to design, verify, and implement integrated circuits, systems-on-chip, and electronic systems across industries including communications, automotive, and consumer electronics.
Industry: Developer Tools
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: San Jose, United States
Founded: 1988
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