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Cadence Design Systems

Lead Software Engineer

Sep 8, 2026• Shanghai, China

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Cadence is a pivotal leader in computational software.

★ 4.4 out of 5 · 53 reviews

  • Size: 10,000+ employees
  • Industry: Technology: Manufacturing
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Why you should apply for a job to Cadence Design Systems:

  • Ranked as one of the Best Technology Companies in 2024
  • 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

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

Software Engineer

Job Description

  • Develop runtime software for the Palladium emulation system
  • Detect and troubleshoot software issues
  • Collaborate with both software and hardware engineers in developing the products

Requirements

  • MS or above in Computer Science or related area with 1-3 years experience
  • Strong C/C++ programming skills
  • Good understanding of object-oriented design
  • Familiar with the Linux platform
  • Independent, with an internal drive and self-motivated
  • Good English communication skill, both oral and written
  • Experienced with source-code control tools such as Perforce and Git
  • Strong desires to learn and explore new technologies and is able to demonstrate good analysis and problem solving skills
  • Multi-thread programming experience is a plus

We're doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can't.

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Additional Information

  • Posted: Sep 8, 2026
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