Software Engineer

Cadence is seeking a Software Engineer to design and develop advanced automated design flows for IC Package and Printed Circuit Board design. The role involves applying object-oriented paradigm, data structures, and algorithms to deliver breakthrough automated design technologies. Responsibilities include developing, debugging, and analyzing software in C/C++, contributing to system design with machine learning elements, collaborating with Product Engineering, and architecting advanced ECAD flows. The team focuses on physical Package and PCB design, emphasizing integrity and accountability.

Must Have

• Design and develop advanced automated design flows for IC Package and Printed Circuit Board design
• Apply excellent knowledge of object-oriented paradigm, data structures and algorithms
• Develop, debug and analyze software in C/C++
• Contribute to software system design to appropriately incorporate machine learning elements
• Collaborate with Product Engineering and Customer Support to understand and capture requirements
• Develop detailed functional specifications for new feature development and enhancements
• Architect advanced ECAD flows, develop and integrate algorithms with user interface features
• PhD CE, CS, EE or MS CE, CS, EE or equivalent and 2 years work experience in a software development role
• Strong C/C++ development skills with a good understanding of object-oriented design
• Strong background of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms) and computational mathematics
• Passionate to learn and explore new technologies and demonstrates good analysis and problem-solving skills

Good to Have

• Practical experience developing production-quality applications in Python
• Experience in EDA tool development

Perks & Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Variety of medical, dental and vision plan options

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop advanced automated design flows for IC Package and Printed Circuit Board design
• Apply excellent knowledge of object-oriented paradigm, data structures and algorithms, as well as good communication skills and a problem-solving mindset to deliver new breakthrough automated design technologies
• Develop, debug and analyze software in C/C++
• Contribute to software system design to appropriately incorporate machine learning elements into product features
• Collaborate with Product Engineering and Customer Support to understand and capture requirements.
• Develop detailed functional specifications for new feature development and enhancements.
• Architect advanced ECAD flows, develop and integrate algorithms with user interface features

The Team:

At Cadence, we have a dedicated team of self-driven, self-motivated engineers. We hold true to our motto of “One Cadence, One Team” and have a core belief in integrity and accountability. This team is developing Electronic Design Automation software focused on physical Package and PCB design.

Qualifications:

• PhD CE, CS, EE or MS CE, CS, EE or equivalent and 2 years work experience in a software development role
• Strong C/C++ development skills with a good understanding of object-oriented design
• Strong background of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms) and computational mathematics
• Practical experience developing production-quality applications in Python is a plus
• Passionate to learn and explore new technologies and demonstrates good analysis and problem-solving skills
• Experience in EDA tool development is a plus

Job Location:

Boston, Massachusetts

The annual salary range for Massachusetts is $98,000 to $182,000. 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.