Sr. Principal EDA Software Engineer (C++, Characterization)

3 Months ago • 8 Years + • $154,000 PA - $286,000 PA

Programming

Job Description

As a member of an expert R&D team at Cadence, you will create technologies and products that enable static and dynamic transistor-level analysis of advanced custom digital and mixed-signal circuits. Your work will focus on enhancing and expanding the existing tools' architecture to cover timing analysis, creating new frameworks for analysis of effects dominant at n5 and below, and using machine learning technology to improve existing solutions. The role involves developing EDA tools related to transistor level timing, power, noise, aging, reliability, and emir analysis.

Good To Have:

Experience in circuit simulation or library characterization
High level understanding of SPICE simulation transistor models
Experience with distributed programming, database design, and cloud APIs

Must Have:

8+ years of experience in EDA tools development
Hardcore C++ Knowledge
Proficiency designing data structures and algorithms
Industry experience developing C++ based applications on Unix/Linux

Perks:

Paid vacation and paid holidays
401(k) plan with employer match
Employee stock purchase plan
Medical, dental and vision plan options

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At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

You will be a member of an expert R&D team creating technologies and products that enable static and dynamic transistor level analysis of the most advanced custom digital and mixed-signal circuits built for communication, IOT and AI markets.

Must haves:

8+ years of experience in development of EDA tools and one or more of transistor level timing, power, noise, aging, reliability, and emir analysis
Hardcore C++ Knowledge – Linux
Proficiency designing data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles
Industry experience developing and maintaining C++ based applications on a Unix or Linux environment

Requirements:

Experience with quality and software processes
Proficiency designing data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles
Proficiency in analyzing transistor or gate level schematics
The preferred candidate is expected to have a BS in CS/EE/CE

Nice to haves:

Experience in development of circuit simulation or library characterization programs
High level understanding of SPICE simulation transistor models
Experience with distributed programming, database design, and cloud APIs for distributed computing

Your work will be focused on:

Enhancing and expanding the existing tools' architecture to cover timing analysis
Creating new frameworks for analysis of effects dominant at n5 and below
Using machine learning technology to bring order of magnitude speed / capacity / usability improvements over existing solutions

The annual salary range for California is $154,000 to $286,000. 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.