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Software Engineer, Synthesis

Cadence Design Systems
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

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

Cadence Design Systems is looking for a highly motivated software engineer to work as a member of the R&D staff on Cadence’s Genus Synthesis Solution product. Genus is a complete product that encompasses logic synthesis and physical design. The product breadth means we are looking for skilled and motivated candidates with backgrounds in logic synthesis, word-level synthesis, static timing analysis, computer architecture, verification, RTL compilation, placement, power analysis, routing, extraction, and optimization. You will be part of a team responsible for creating the innovative technologies required for technology leadership in this space. Development responsibilities include designing, developing, troubleshooting, debugging and supporting the Genus software product.

Come join our experienced team of outstanding software developers!

Job Responsibilities :

The role’s day to day responsibilities cover :

Design, implementation and validation of new innovative synthesis optimization algorithms to improve the timing, area, and power design metrics. Validation and analysis of these on benchmark designs to measure achieved improvements.

R&D support of application and product engineers for customer problems and requests. This consists of problem analysis, debugging and fixing, or the development of new features and enhancements to improve synthesis results with respect to timing, area and power.

Job Qualifications :

  • BS in Computer Science, Electrical, Mathematics or related field

Required Skills

The successful candidate will possess the following combination of education and experience :

Proficient in C / C

Excellent programming and software engineering skills

Experience with UNIX and / or LINUX platforms is preferred

RTL knowledge – System Verilog, VHDL is preferred

Strong knowledge of Tcl is preferred

Prior experience with large software development projects is highly recommended

Prior experience with timing analysis software development projects is highly recommended

The annual salary range for California is $84,000 to $156,000. 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 : $84,000 - $156,000

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