At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Job Description: This position focus on developing digital central solutions for 3D-IC application. The role works closely with customers to understand design/advanced node requirements and collaborates with foundry partners to translate those requirements into advanced software solutions. The primary responsibility is the development of early-stage physical design flows, specifically pre-place-and-route (pre PnR) methodology, rather than implementation tools or sign-off tools. Programming Languages & Tools Java (primary; JDK 11 to JDK 25) Tcl scripting Linux shell scripting C++ (minor)
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals, including but not limited to data structures, algorithms, computational geometry, database theorem, parallel programming, information theory, compiler.
Experience
with EDA tools, CAD tools, desktop applications handling large-scale datasets. Familiarity with early-stage physical design flows, prior to place-and-route.
Experience
with software performance optimization, software capacity, and usability design. Exposure to or experience with forward-deployed AI in engineering workflows is a plus. Position
Requirements
Passionate to learn and explore new technologies and demonstrates good analysis and problem-solving skills. Self-driven in learning unfamiliar technologies through technical documentation, online communities, and internal knowledge sharing platforms. Ability to debug program with large legacy codebase. Knowledgeable of object-oriented programming language, data structures and algorithms. Knowledgeable of UNIX/Linux environments; familiarity with Windows is also beneficial. Excellent organization, analytical and presentation skills. Capability to assess task value, requirements, risks, and trade-offs for effective assignment and execution. Ability to interact professionally across teams. Ability to communicate in English. Ability to work individually without face-to-face working model. Career Position: Software Architect for large-scale data and software infrastructure. Software Architect in design automation for System-level PPA, design ECO, and early-stage optimization flows. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t. Additional Jobs Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity throughout all levels of the organization. Read the policy(opens in a new tab) We welcome your interest in the company and want to make sure our job site is accessible to all. If you experience difficulty using this site or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact staffing@cadence.com. Privacy Policy: Job Applicant If you are a job seeker creating a profile using our careers website, please see the privacy policy(opens in a new tab). E-Verify Cadence participates in the E-Verify program in certain U.S. locations as required by law. Download More Information on E-Verify (64K) Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For.
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