Sr Principal C++ Software Engineer
Aug 7, 2026 Burlington, MA
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At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
We are looking for a remarkably talented Software Engineer to join the Palladium Software Development team. You will work closely with a small team of exceptional engineers that are heavyweights in Cadence and EDA while developing the next generation Palladium emulation platform. The team brings a unique focus to quality and innovation while designing state-of-the-art Cadence emulation products for use in developing today's multi-billion gate designs.
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following;
Required Skills and Experience
The annual salary range for Massachusetts is $140,000 to $260,000. 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.
We're doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can't.
We are looking for a remarkably talented Software Engineer to join the Palladium Software Development team. You will work closely with a small team of exceptional engineers that are heavyweights in Cadence and EDA while developing the next generation Palladium emulation platform. The team brings a unique focus to quality and innovation while designing state-of-the-art Cadence emulation products for use in developing today's multi-billion gate designs.
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following;
- Writing C/C++ to implement the software and operating environment for the emulation platform and features.
- Designing the features, flows, and interfaces for the emulation platforms with other engineers.
- Writing functional, implementation, and test specifications for your code and features.
- Implementing unit, integration, and system tests for your code and features.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams across all aspects of Palladium
Required Skills 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
- MUST HAVE STRONG C++ SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE
- You are a distinguished C/C++ / STL programmer among your peers and you love to collaborate about your coding projects and ideas with others.
- Experience with latest C++23 features is a plus.
- You should be proficient in data structures and algorithm design, complexity and performance tradeoffs.
- Experience with Linux kernel and/or device drivers is desirable.
- Being comfortable with multi-threading programming and TCP/IP programming is also plus.
- Experience with any industry simulation or emulation products are pluses.
The annual salary range for Massachusetts is $140,000 to $260,000. 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.
We're doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can't.
Additional Information
- Salary: $140,000 – $260,000
- Posted: Aug 7, 2026