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Software Engineer II

Cadence Design Systems
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2025

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

Are you ready to join the team that is changing the way the world does chip design? Today’s chips and systems are becoming too complex to continue design with the traditional RTL design techniques so the industry is moving to a higher level of design abstraction using SystemC and High Level Synthesis.

The Stratus High Level Synthesis (HLS) product from Cadence synthesizes SystemC input models into high quality Verilog RTL based on a target technology library and user constraints. Stratus is already in production flows at many of the industry’s top semiconductor and systems companies.

In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of one of the many complex phases of the Stratus synthesis process. This includes implementing in C many modern algorithms, design and implementation of complex data structures and understanding the hardware implications of C synthesis.

Come join our experienced team of outstanding software and hardware developers!

Role : Software Engineer II

Location : Pittsburgh, PA

Responsibilities :

Own, develop and maintain a portion of the Stratus C code base

Absorb requirements specifications for new features and write accompanying function specifications for the development process

Work closely with team members to develop techniques to increase the capability, capacity and stability of Stratus

Interface with regression system to test code commits as part of the development process

Position Requirements :

BS in CS or EE (or equivalent science) or 1 year of equivalent experience

MS in CS or EE (or equivalent science)

Additional Qualifications :

Good working knowledge of Modern C software design

Strong understanding of software data structures and algorithms

Basic understanding of the Verilog RTL design process

Hardware, especially VLSI, design a plus

Scripting language skills in Perl, Python or TCL a plus

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Team player. Responds to input from others and willing to speak up when help or information is needed

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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.

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