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Sr Principal Software Engineer

Yesterday Katowice, Poland

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: Senior Principal Software Engineer

Location: Katowice, Poland

Reports to: Distinguished Engineer

Job Overview:

As a senior member of Cadence's Virtual and Hybrid Solutions R&D team, you will develop product features used by electronics industry leaders to verify their designs and to co-develop their target software using our industry leading Palladium and Protium hardware emulators. Specifically, you will create technology innovations in our Helium Hybrid and Accelerated Verification IP product lines to solve our customer's hardware/software co-development challenges on their leading-edge electronic designs across industries such as hyperscale and AI computing, mobile, automotive and defense/aerospace. You will work as part of a locally based team with regular interactions with a wider global team.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Analyze incoming customer requirements, map to product feature enhancements and present proposed solutions for review and agreement within the R&D team
  • Implement product features using latest C++ language standards within a significant existing product code base
  • Write unit and feature tests for features that you have developed
  • Review implementation approaches and code developed by other team members
  • Work within a larger cross-functional team to ensure quality and timely deliveries and deployments of product features to customers

Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree + 10 or more years industry experience or Masters with 7 or more years of experience or PhD with 5 or more years of experience and
  • Strong software engineering and developments skills using C++/C including modern source code control environments
  • Experience developing software applications such as C/C++ debuggers, compilers or Electronic Design Automation software such as Verilog, VHDL simulators, debuggers, or working with hardware communication protocols like PCIe, Ethernet, etc.
  • Strong English verbal and written communications skills
  • Experience using Verilog HDL preferred.

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Additional Information:

  • Must be EU national or eligible to work in Poland

Check what we can offer you:

  • Competitive salary package adequate to competencies
  • Copyrights tax relief procedure implemented in salary calculations
  • Work from office or hybrid
  • Continuous professional development: trainings and seminars
  • Possibility to cooperate with people from around the world in an expanding global organization
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan, bonuses and stocks
  • Private medical care
  • Life insurance
  • Multisport Plus cards
  • Social Fund benefits
  • Recommendation bonuses & Internal recognition program

Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunities 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.

Travel: Generally limited.

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Client-provided location(s): Katowice, Poland
Job ID: Cadence-R51560
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-11-06T18:38:05

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