Principal Eda SWE

**At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.** ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Join our expert R&D team as we create technologies and products that enable static and dynamic transistor-level analysis of the most advanced custom digital and mixed-signal circuits, powering the communication, IoT, and AI markets.   Key Responsibilities -------------------- * Enhance and expand existing tools' architecture to cover timing analysis. * Create new frameworks for analyzing effects dominant at n5 and below. * Leverage machine learning technology to achieve significant improvements in speed, capacity, and usability over existing solutions.   Must-Have Qualifications ------------------------ * 8+ years of experience in development of EDA tools and expertise in one or more areas: transistor-level timing, power, noise, aging, reliability, and EMIR analysis. * Hardcore C++ knowledge, particularly in a Linux environment. * Strong proficiency in designing data structures, algorithms, and applying software engineering principles. * Industry experience developing and maintaining C++ based applications on Unix or Linux platforms.   Requirements ------------ * Experience with quality and software processes. * Proficiency in designing data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles. * Ability to analyze transistor or gate-level schematics. * BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering preferred.   Nice-to-Have Skills ------------------- * Experience in development of circuit simulation or library characterization programs. * Understanding of SPICE simulation transistor models at a high level. * Experience with distributed programming, database design, and cloud APIs for distributed computing.   Why Cadence? ------------ At Cadence, you’ll work alongside industry leaders and innovators who are passionate about advancing technology. Your contributions will directly impact the development of cutting-edge tools and solutions for the communication, IoT, and AI industries. We foster a collaborative environment where your expertise and ideas will shape the technology of tomorrow.   Apply Today ----------- If you are ready to make a difference and push the boundaries of EDA technology, we encourage you to apply and join Cadence’s world-class R&D team. _The annual salary range for California is $136,500 to $253,500. 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._ **We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.** -------------------------------------------------------------------