Sr. Principal EDA Software Engineer (C++, Characterization)

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

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

Your work will be focused on:

• 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

The annual salary range for California is $154,000 to $286,000. 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.