Software Engineer II

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 talented engineer for our mixed signal circuit simulation platform ( Spectre AMS Designer). You will work on several possible R&D projects including development of event-driven algorithms, analog circuit simulation algorithms, mixed signal circuit configuration, elaboration, simulation or debug. You will be responsible for advancing and creating state-of-the-art mixed signal circuit simulation technologies and solutions.

Job Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• C/C++ software development experience in Linux environment.
• Strong understanding and extensive usage of data structures and algorithms.
• Highly technical engineer with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a distributed software engineering team.

Preferred:

• MS or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• Experience in the use of AI/ML for EDA is a strong plus.
• Experience with using Cadence Spectre, Xcelium, Virtuoso, Verisium or other EDA tools
• Knowledge of EDA physical design algorithms, timing analysis, and multi-threading.

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-R52335

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-01-06T18:40:56