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Software Engineer II

2 weeks ago San Jose, CA

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

You will be a member of an expert R&D team creating technologies and products for our Liberate standard cell characterization tool suite.

You work will be focused on:

- research and development of AI/ML technology to bring order of magnitude speed/capacity/usability improvements for library characterization.

- development of tools / infrastructure for characterization data mining

- modeling library cells for effects dominant in advanced technology nodes such as aging and variation

Desired Skills and Experience:

- Industry experience developing and maintaining C++ based applications on a Unix or Linux environment

- Experience with quality and software processes

- Experience in the use of AI/ML for EDA is a strong plus.

- Proficiency designing data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles

The annual salary range for California is $101,500 to $188,500. 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): San Jose, CA
Job ID: Cadence-R55509
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-08-10T18:40:21

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