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Cadence ยท 7 hours ago

Senior Principal Software Engineer

positionBurlington, MA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$140K/yr - $260K/yr
date5+ years exp

Cadence is a technology company focused on innovation and leadership in the tech industry. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Principal Engineer to join the Xcelium Compiler Team, responsible for implementing advanced compiler algorithms and collaborating with senior architects on architectural initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Develop Software solutions that are efficient in time and memory complexity
Analyze and improve existing algorithms
Collaborate with Senior architects on next generation architectural projects
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and performance benchmarking
Document solutions with functional and design specifications
Write tests to rigorously test the developed code

Qualification

C/C++ programmingData structuresAlgorithmsCompilersParsingLarge-scale software systemsSystemVerilog HDLProblem solvingCommunication skillsCollaborative environment

Required

BS with a minimum of 10 years of experience OR MS with a minimum of 7 years of experience OR PhD with a minimum of 5 years of experience
Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming
Strong software engineering and problem solving skills
Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and databases
Understanding of compilers, parsing and code generation, static elaboration, event driven or parallel simulation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven problem-solving skills and creativity in tackling complex technical challenges
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Preferred

Experience with large-scale software systems and performance tuning
Knowledge of simulation engines and EDA tools
Knowledge of SystemVerilog Hardware Description Language

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

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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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Recent News

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