Principal Software Engineer
Feb 12, 2026 Burlington, MA
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Cadence is a pivotal leader in computational software.
- Size: 10,000+ employees
- Industry: Technology: Manufacturing
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Job Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
The annual salary range for Massachusetts is $117,600 to $218,400. 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.
We're doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can't.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop Software solutions that are efficient in time and memory complexity
- Analyze and improve existing algorithms
- Collaborate with Senior architects on next generation architectural projects
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and performance benchmarking
- Document solutions with functional and design specifications
- Write tests to rigorously test the developed code
Required Qualifications
- BS with a minimum of 8 years of experience OR MS with a minimum of 5 years of experience OR PhD with a minimum of 3 years of experience
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming.
- Strong software engineering and problem solving skills
- Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and databases
- Understanding of compilers, parsing and code generation, static elaboration, event driven or parallel simulation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven problem-solving skills and creativity in tackling complex technical challenges.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with large-scale software systems and performance tuning
- Knowledge of simulation engines and EDA tools
- Knowledge of SystemVerilog Hardware Description Language
The annual salary range for Massachusetts is $117,600 to $218,400. 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.
We're doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can't.
Additional Information
- Salary: $117,600 – $218,400
- Posted: Feb 12, 2026