Lead Software Engineer, DFT/ATPG

cadence

5 - 10 years

Austin

Posted: 11/07/2026

Job Description

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

What You'll Be Doing

Work as a team to build reliable, scalable and high performance software that are easy to use by engineers worldwide
Develop software tools in C/C++ to support DFT/ATPG
Research and develop software solutions to allow greater efficiency in software architecture and algorithm optimizations

What We Need To See

BS/MS in Computer Engineering
5+ years of experience in software development using C/C++.
Experienced with modern C++, Unix/Linux and scripting
Experienced with static and dynamic code analysis tools
Solid understanding of algorithms, computer architecture and computer science theory
Passionate about SW development processes
Flexibility/adaptability for working in a dynamic environment with different frameworks and requirements
Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer collaboration skills

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

Experience in VLSI and/or DFT/ATPG.
Experience with multi-threading and distributed software
Experience in algorithmic and computational software

We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

About Company

Cadence is a leader in electronic design automation (EDA) software, providing tools for designing integrated circuits and printed circuit boards. The company’s solutions are essential for industries like telecommunications, automotive, and consumer electronics, driving technological advancements in hardware.