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Software Engineer II

Yesterday• San Jose, CA

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

Cadence Design Systems is looking for a highly motivated Software Engineer II to join the Innovus R&D team.

Innovus is Cadence's flagship digital implementation platform, enabling customers to design advanced semiconductor chips from RTL to GDSII.

In this role, you will contribute to the development of advanced routing technologies for digital physical design,

with an emphasis on structural routing including bus routing and constrained routing.

You will work closely with experienced R&D engineers to develop algorithms and software solutions for challenging routing problems in advanced semiconductor designs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement algorithms for advanced bus routing and constrained routing
  • Develop high-performance and scalable software using C/C++ on Linux/UNIX platforms
  • Debug routing issues and improve quality of results, runtime, and robustness
  • Collaborate with R&D teams to define requirements, validate solutions, and deliver production-quality features

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Minimum Qualifications

  • MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong programming skills in C/C++
  • Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving
  • Good understanding of software development and debugging in Linux/UNIX environments
  • Strong analytical and debugging skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Coursework, research, internship, or project experience in VLSI CAD, physical design, algorithms, computational geometry, or optimization
  • Basic knowledge of digital IC design or physical design concepts
  • Experience with algorithm development or large-scale software development
  • Familiarity with scripting languages such as Tcl, Python, or Perl
  • Exposure to EDA tools or place-and-route flows is a plus, but not required

The annual salary range for California is $105,000 to $195,000. 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-R57068
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-11-06T19:21:40

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