Principal Software Engineer
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality.
Cadence customers are the world's most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health.
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Job Title: Principal Software Engineer
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Reports to: Software Engineering Group Director
Job Overview:
The Circuit Simulation Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining software, designed to perform analog and RF circuit simulation.
This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge problems in analog and mixed-signal design automation at advanced process nodes.
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Job Responsibilities:
- Research, design, and validate algorithms for circuit simulation.
- Build robust, scalable and maintainable implementations and integrate with production toolchains.
- Collaborate across engineering and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, production-grade solutions.
- Support team objectives through open communication and co-operation.
- Experience on parallel computing and/or GPU utilization as well as knowledge on circuit simulation (e.g., Spectre, HSpice, APLAC) is a strong plus.
Job Qualifications:
- MSc/PhD in electrical engineering, applied mathematics/physics, computer science, or similar.
- 5+ years of work experience on numerical analysis on some related field (circuit, EM, thermal, fluid, photonics, quantum).
- Experience on algorithms related to e.g., sparse matrix solvers, iteration, optimization etc.
- Proficiency in C/C++ programming on Win and/or Linux environment.
- Team player with good communication skills.
Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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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