Software Architect

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Are you a dynamic engineer, ready to learn new concepts and passionate about innovating/developing high quality, scalable software components that are used by our customers to develop world-class products?

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Cadence Design Systems is looking for a R&D compiler/software expert to develop new, high performance and scalable technologies on Cadence’s Xcelium platform focusing on elevating Mixed Signal Verification to new orders of efficiency and scalability.

Xcelium Mixed Signal App is accelerating the vision and need for high performance, high quality mixed signal verification in the industry. We are looking for a skilled and motivated candidate with a background in one or more of Computer Science or Engineering, Digital Simulation, and some exposure to either Analog/Real-Number/Mathematical Behavioral modeling for verification or technologies like Data mining, Data analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

This opportunity requires 15+ years of software development using C/C++ - with proven ability to develop and integrate massively scalable software development components - potentially across a variety of products or solutions.

Prior experience with digital, analog, or mixed signal design or verification or mathematics based functional/behavioral modeling will help, although it is not mandatory - if you have the interest to pursue this area with passion to learn and make an impact in the industry.

You will be part of a team responsible for creating innovative technologies required to raise the bar on our technology leadership in this space.

Responsibilities include formulating and leading development of the next generation of mixed signal verification software components, in a highly collaborative environment with cross-functional teams and customers.

Individual contributor responsibilities will be to architect/design, develop and roll-out highly differentiated software components to propel Xcelium Mixed Signal App into its next phase of growth.

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

• BS with a minimum of 10 years of experience OR MS with a minimum of 7 years of experience OR PhD with a minimum of 5 years of experience

• Keen eye for scalable, high performance and high-quality software deliverables

• Strong analysis and problem solving skills

• Strong ability to learn new concepts quickly

• Good communication skills and storytelling abilities are preferred - to be effective in a global team environment - both within Cadence and across our customers including leadership opportunities in Accellera, IEEE standards activities

• Excellent programming and software engineering skills(C/C++) via Unix and/or Linux platforms(preferred)

• Proficient in either digital or analog/mixed signal simulation, with exposure to atleast one hardware description language(HDL)

• Proficient in software debugging environment (gdb, workshop, etc) and/or version control systems(perforce, github, etc)

• Experience with Python, Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning technology is desirable

The annual salary range for California is $178,500 to $331,500. 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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