Senior Principal Software Engineer
Job Description
- Experience with large-scale software systems and performance tuning
- Knowledge of simulation engines and EDA tools
- Knowledge of SystemVerilog Hardware Description Language
- Develop software solutions 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
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming
- Strong software engineering skills
- Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and databases
- Understanding of compilers, parsing and code generation, static elaboration, event driven or parallel simulation
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Medical plan options
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan options
- Incentive compensation: bonus
- Incentive compensation: equity
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Principal Engineer to join Xcelium Compiler Team. The responsibilities will include implementing advanced compiler algorithms, profiling and analyzing current implementation and rearchitecting for efficient solutions in time and space.
The candidate will collaborate with a team of experienced senior architects on strategic architectural and infrastructural initiatives to shape the future of our simulation technologies.
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 10 years of experience OR MS with a minimum of 7 years of experience OR PhD with a minimum of 5 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 $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.
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