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Software Engineer II, Synthesis

3+ months ago San Jose, CA

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

Position Overview

Cadence Design Systems is seeking a highly motivated software engineer to join our Research & Development staff for the Genus Synthesis Solution product. Genus is a comprehensive tool suite for logic synthesis and physical design, offering broad functionality that drives technology leadership in the electronic design automation (EDA) space. As a member of our innovative team, you will contribute to designing, developing, troubleshooting, debugging, and supporting the Genus software product.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, troubleshoot, debug, and support the Genus Synthesis Solution software.
  • Collaborate with a distributed development team to create innovative technologies for logic synthesis and physical design.
  • Contribute to the advancement of solutions in areas such as logic synthesis, word-level synthesis, static timing analysis, computer architecture, verification, RTL compilation, placement, power analysis, routing, extraction, and optimization.
  • Participate in large-scale software development projects, including timing analysis software initiatives.
  • Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and performance of delivered solutions.

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Required Qualifications

  • BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming.
  • Excellent programming and software engineering skills.
  • Experience with UNIX and/or LINUX platforms is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of Tcl is preferred.
  • Experience with multithreaded and/or distributed programming is preferred.
  • Prior experience with large software development projects is highly recommended.
  • Prior experience with timing analysis software development projects is highly recommended.

Key Competencies

  • Strong ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Good communication skills - ability to work effectively in a distributed team environment.

Why Cadence?

At Cadence, you will be surrounded by hard-working, innovative engineers who thrive in a high-performance culture. If you are passionate about technology and enjoy collaborating with talented colleagues to develop industry-leading software, we encourage you to apply.

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-R52773
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-01-27T18:39:12

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