Lead Software Engineer (Photonics)
Yesterday• Coquitlam, Canada
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
We are looking for a Software Engineer (Photonics). If you are passionate about photonics, simulation, design automation, and software development, if you thrive in a multifaceted and dynamic environment, and if you want to shape the future of photonics by delivering cutting-edge solutions to our global customers, please come join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Research & Development: gather requirements, discuss solutions with cross-functional teams, define clear specifications, coordinate or conduct the implementation into software, perform comprehensive testing, and create documentation and demos.
- Customer Engagement: collaborate with key customers and partners to enable their success, understand their needs, drive adoption, address their challenges, and further enhance our products and solutions.
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Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you must have strong expertise in photonic IC design and simulation.
- Master's or PhD degree in electrical engineering, physics, or similar fields
- 3+ years in designing photonic ICs, through full design cycles (simulation, layout, tape-out, and measurement)
- Experience in photonic circuit simulation, and ideally electronic-photonic co-simulation
- Experience in photonic compact modeling, preferably using Verilog-A
- Experience in photonic device simulation and parameter extraction Understanding of numerical simulation methods
- Familiarity with electronic/photonic design automation (tools and workflows)
- Programming in C++, Python, SKILL, etc.
- Experience working with foundries, using or developing PDKs / custom libraries is a strong plus
- Good communications skills and ability to collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams
The annual salary range for British Columbia is 89,600 CAD to 166,400 CAD. 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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Client-provided location(s): Coquitlam, Canada
Job ID: Cadence-R53079
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-02-05T18:43:48
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