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About the Role

Cadence Design Systems is looking for a highly motivated Lead Software Engineer 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 next-generation physical design technologies, including placement, routing, and optimization. You will work on high-performance, scalable systems that power advanced semiconductor design flows.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and optimize algorithms for physical synthesis, placement, and routing engines
Develop high-performance, scalable software using C/C++ on Linux/UNIX platforms
Contribute to the Innovus digital implementation flow, including timing, power, and optimization
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver high-quality solutions
Analyze performance bottlenecks and improve runtime, scalability, and quality of results (PPA)
Debug, troubleshoot, and enhance existing features within the Innovus platform

Minimum Qualifications

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

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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About Cadence

Cadence is a pivotal leader in computational software.

Size: 10,000+ employees
Industry: Technology

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