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Lead Software Engineer

5 days ago• Austin, TX

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

About the Role

Join the Innovus team to develop next-generation routing and physical synthesis technologies for digital IC design. You will work on high-performance, multi-threaded systems that enable advanced semiconductor design flows.

Key Responsibilities

  • Research, design, implement, and optimize algorithms for physical synthesis and routing engines.
  • Develop robust, scalable software in C/C++ on Linux platforms.
  • Collaborate with global R&D teams and product engineers to deliver innovative solutions.
  • Debug and resolve complex issues in large-scale distributed systems.

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Minimum Qualifications

  • Ph.D. degree or Master's degree with minimum 2 years of work experience in Computer Engineering or Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Strong programming skills in C/C++ and experience with Linux development.
  • Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of physical design flows, timing analysis, and routing algorithms.
  • Experience with multi-threaded programming and performance optimization.
  • Experience with GPU programming
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (Tcl, Python) for automation.
  • Prior exposure to EDA tools or IC design environments.

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Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX
Job ID: Cadence-R56839
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-10-17T19:45:51

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Health Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion