Lead Software Engineer

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. This R&D engineer role is part of the global placement group of Cadence’s Innovus Place & Route product. This key Innovus R&D group is responsible for optimizing global placement, which decides the rough locations of the standard cells (basic circuit elements of a design). The global placement of an IC design is a critical step for various optimization objectives of a chip design, including timing (how fast a chip functions) and power (the power consumption of the chip), routing congestion (wiring of the circuits in the design with least detouring and no shorts), etc.The Innovus product is a key product used by a variety of chip manufacturing companies such as mobile, automotive, CPU & GPU cores, & AI. The work done in this high-performance team has a huge impact on the chip industry and products that are used in our daily lives.We are looking for talented candidates with a strong background in electronic design automation (placement background is a plus), and excellent software engineering skills, experience with multithreaded and distributed optimization. We are looking for individuals that can make the next breakthrough in the technology that we provide to the customers, making a big impact to the industry.Minimum Qualifications:Highly technical engineer with excellent problem solving skillsC/C software development experience in Linux environmentStrong understanding and extensive usage of data structures and algorithmsGreat communication skills and a strong desire for working with customersMS (Ph.D. track a plus) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science.Preferred:Knowledge of physical synthesis algorithms, global placement is a strong plus.Knowledge of analytical solver, linear, non-linear, and combinatorial optimization.Experience in GPU programming and multithreading. Prior R&D experience working on IC physical designs tools.Hands on experience using the above physical design tools for design closure and knowledge of physical design flows a plus.Experience with Tcl and other scripting languagesThe annual salary range for California is $110,600 to $205,400. 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 Jobs (https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/addljobs) Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences.Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. 
Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence. Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class. Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.