Lead Software Engineer (Circuit Simulation)

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

Cadence Design Systems is a world leader in providing computational software for all aspects of intelligent system design.

The Circuit Simulation Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining software designed to perform analog and RF circuit simulations. Candidate should have a strong background in circuit simulation techniques. You will be part of a cross-disciplinary R&D team working on the boundary of circuit simulation and emerging applications.

Candidate should have :

MS / PhD in electrical engineering, physics, applied mathematics, computer science, or a similar field, with background in numerical simulation techniques. Examples of fields of interest would include the following :

Electrical engineering : SPICE circuit simulation, systems / control theory, signal processing, photonics circuit / system simulation, semiconductor TCAD

Computational electromagnetic : finite element method (FEM), finite-difference time domain (FDTD) method

Applied mathematics : computational linear algebra, sparse matrix algorithms, numerical solution of ordinary or partial differential equations, model order reduction, nonlinear optimizations, Monte Carlo techniques

Computer science : parallel numerical algorithms, graph algorithms, high performance computing architectures

Experience in C / C programming and software debugging tools

Good communications skills and ability to work with a geographically distributed team.

The annual salary range for California is $114,800 to $213,200. 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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Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences.

Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. 
Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence.

Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.

Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.

Salary : $114,800 - $213,200