Lead Software Engineer (C++, Characterization)

Cadence Design Systems

4.4

San Jose, CA

Why you should apply for a job to Cadence Design Systems:

  • 4.4/5 in overall job satisfaction

  • 4.4/5 in supportive management

  • 87% say women are treated fairly and equally to men

  • 89% would recommend this company to other women

  • 87% say the CEO supports gender diversity

  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Parental leave is available for both paternity and maternity

  • Flexible work options available

  • 88% of employees at Cadence say it is a great place to work compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company.

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    Position summary

    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 and characterization of the most advanced custom digital and mixed-signal circuits built for communication, IOT and AI markets. 

    Your work will be focused on:

    • research and development of machine learning technology to bring order of magnitude speed/capacity/usability improvements to simulation and characterization of digital and analog circuits

    • developing infrastructure for massive parallelization of characterization runs

    • development of tools / infrastructure for characterization data mining

    Desired Skills and Experience:

    • Industry experience developing and maintaining  C++ based applications on a Unix or Linux environment

    • Experience with quality and software processes

    • Proficiency designing data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles

    • The candidate is expected to have a BS in CS/EE/CE

    The annual salary range for California is $108,500 to $201,500. 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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    About the company

    Industry: Technology: Manufacturing

    Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic systems design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware, and IP that turn design concepts into reality.

    Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to complete systems for the most dynamic market applications, including hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, mobile, aerospace, consumer, industrial, and healthcare.

    Why you should apply for a job to Cadence Design Systems:

  • 4.4/5 in overall job satisfaction

  • 4.4/5 in supportive management

  • 87% say women are treated fairly and equally to men

  • 89% would recommend this company to other women

  • 87% say the CEO supports gender diversity

  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Parental leave is available for both paternity and maternity

  • Flexible work options available

  • 88% of employees at Cadence say it is a great place to work compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company.