Sr. Principal Software Engineer

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

Cadence Design Systems is looking for a highly motivated software engineer to work with the Modus R&D engineering team in the Front-End Design business unit. You will be part of a team responsible for designing, developing, debugging and supporting Design-for-Test software. Development responsibilities will include software development in the area of VLSI Design Automation focusing on Design-for-Test logic insertion and verification. 

Position Requirements: The successful candidate will possess the following combination of education and experience:

•MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

•Proficient in C/C++

•Excellent programming and software engineering skills

•Excellence in algorithm and data structure design

•Proficiency in digital logic design

•Experience with UNIX and/or LINUX platforms is preferred

•Knowledge of Design-for-Test techniques is preferred

•Familiarity with Hardware Description Languages (Verilog or VHDL) is a plus

•Strong ability to learn

•Strong analysis and problem solving skills

•Prior experience with large software development projects is highly recommended

•Good communication skill is preferred as the development team is distributed

The annual salary range for California is $196,000 to $364,000. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: 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.

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