Lead Software Engineer

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

Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality.  Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health.

The Cadence Advantage

• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in an environment that encourages you to be creative, innovative, and to make an impact.
• Cadence’s employee-friendly policies focus on the physical and mental well-being of employees, career development, providing opportunities for learning, and celebrating success in recognition of specific needs of the employees.
• The unique “One Cadence – One Team” culture promotes collaboration within and across teams to ensure customer success
• Multiple avenues of learning and development available for employees to explore as per their specific requirement and interests
• You get to work with a diverse team of passionate, dedicated, and talented individuals who go above and beyond for our customers, our communities, and each other—every day.

Job Summary

Cadence’s Electrically Aware Design (EAD) flow provides incremental in-design analysis that includes parasitic extraction, electromigration (EM), and IR drop analysis. Looking for an individual with strong C++, data structures and EDA experience to join the Virtuoso EAD R&D team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement software modules in C++ for parasitic extraction and EM/IR analysis.

• Analyze layout cross-sections and develop algorithms.

• Collaborate with global R&D, PE, and AE teams to define and deliver robust solutions.

• Ensure high code quality through testing, debugging, and documentation.

• Participate in technical reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech/ME/MS/MTech in Electrical/Electronics or related fields.

• 4+ years of experience in software development, preferably in EDA or circuit design domains.

• Strong programming skills in C++ and data structures; experience with Qt is a plus.

• Understanding of electronic circuits, parasitic effects, and EM/IR characteristics.

• Familiarity with layout analysis and simulation flows is desirable.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

• Passion for innovation and learning new technologies.

• Integrate AI/ML techniques to enhance tool capabilities.

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