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Cadence · 1 day ago

Senior Principal C++ Software Engineer

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$154K/yr - $286K/yr
date5+ years exp

Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The Cadence Protium team is looking for a Senior Principal C++ Software Engineer to optimize the compiler for compile time, fclk performance, and memory efficiency, applying engineering and leadership skills in a collaborative environment.

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Responsibilities

Optimize the compiler for compile time, fclk performance, and memory efficiency

Qualification

C++Gdb debuggingData structuresAlgorithmsDatabases

Required

BS with a minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering, computer science or related field
OR MS with a minimum of 7 years of experience
OR PhD with a minimum of 5 years of experience
Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and databases
Demonstrated proficiency in C++, gdb debugging, and general software development skills

Benefits

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

Company

Cadence

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Cadence is a market leader in AI and digital twins, pioneering the application of computational software to accelerate innovation in the engineering design of silicon to systems.
dateFounded in 1988
location
San Jose, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.cadence.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1998-02-20IPO

Leadership Team

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Paul Cunningham
Senior Vice President and General Manager
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Tom Beckley
Senior Vice President, Custom IC & PCB Group
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