Principal EDA Software Engineer (C++, Characterization) (San Jose)

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Job Summary

You will be a member of an expert R&D team creating technologies and products that enable static and dynamic transistor level analysis of the most advanced custom digital and mixed-signal circuits built for communication, IOT and AI markets.

Must Haves

• 8+ years of experience in development of EDA tools and one or more of transistor level timing, power, noise, aging, reliability, and emir analysis
• Hardcore C++ Knowledge – Linux
• Proficiency designing data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles
• Industry experience developing and maintaining C++ based applications on a Unix or Linux environment

Requirements

• Experience with quality and software processes
• Proficiency designing data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles
• Proficiency in analyzing transistor or gate level schematics
• The preferred candidate is expected to have a BS in CS/EE/CE

Nice to Haves

• Experience in development of circuit simulation or library characterization programs
• High level understanding of SPICE simulation transistor models
• Experience with distributed programming, database design, and cloud APIs for distributed computing

Responsibilities

• Enhancing and expanding the existing tools' architecture to cover timing analysis
• Creating new frameworks for analysis of effects dominant at n5 and below
• Using machine learning technology to bring order of magnitude speed / capacity / usability improvements over existing solutions

Salary & Benefits

The annual salary range for California is $136,500 to $253,500. 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 qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity throughout all levels of the organization. Cadence 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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