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Cadence ยท 3 weeks ago

Lead C++ Software Engineer - FPGA Based Prototyping (R44516/kr)

positionSan Jose, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$150K/yr - $170K/yr
date4+ years exp

Cadence is a leading company in EDA technology, and they are seeking a Lead C++ Software Engineer to join their Protium Software Development Team. The role involves developing advanced algorithms for FPGA-based prototyping and pre-silicon validation, focusing on performance and scalability.

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Hiring Manager
Ken Smith
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Responsibilities

Design and implement high-performance algorithms in C/C++ for FPGA-based synthesis and technology mapping
Drive QoR and performance improvements across the Protium Compiler and automation flows
Build and evolve EDA automation pipelines that support large-scale FPGA prototyping
Collaborate closely with architects and fellow engineers to turn ideas into production-ready software
Write clear design specifications, unit tests, and well-structured, maintainable code

Qualification

C/C++ programmingFPGA prototypingDigital logicVerilog/SystemVerilogMulti-threaded programmingObject-oriented designLogic simulatorsML/AI techniques

Required

BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering with 4+ years of relevant experience, or
MS with 2+ years, or
PhD with a thesis in a related area
Strong, modern C/C++ programming skills and deep object-oriented design experience
Hands-on experience with FPGA or ASIC prototyping, synthesis, or verification, with a track record of delivering excellent QoR
Solid understanding of digital logic and circuits
Proficiency in Verilog or SystemVerilog

Preferred

Experience with logic simulators
Knowledge of multi-threaded or concurrent programming
Exposure to ML/AI techniques applied in production software

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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