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Lead Software Engineer (Synthesis software)

4 days ago Shanghai, China

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 Lead Software Engineer to work in a team-oriented environment to develop and maintain advanced synthesis technology

The candidate will be responsible for development and maintenance of the synthesis technology for Palladium & Protium.

He will be implementing new VHDL/Verilog construct & feature support in synthesizer.

He will be working on logic optimization and performance improvement in synthesizer.

Position Requirements:

1. This position requires a Bachelor or Master's degree in EE/CS/CE with 3-5 years of industry experience.

2. Candidate should be proficient with C/C++, Operating system concepts.

3. Design modeling using Verilog/SV, VHDL or SysC.

4. Knowledge and experience in RTL modeling of BFMs along with exposure to verification methodologies using UVM and SC/TLM is preferable.

5. EDA/CAD tool development experience or logic design verification experience is highly preferred.

6. Knowledge and experience in AI tools like Copilot or Claude code is preferred.

7. Requires good communication skills, attention to details, and ability to work in multi-site/multi-person project.

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Client-provided location(s): Shanghai, China
Job ID: Cadence-R54301
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-04-18T18:55:02

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