Senior Principal C++ Software Engineer

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

Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality. Cadence customers are the world's most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health.

• The opportunity to work on cutting edge technology in an environment that encourages you to be creative, innovative, and to make an impact.
• Cadence's employee friendly policies focus on the physical and mental well being of employees, career development, providing opportunities for learning, and celebrating success in recognition of specific needs of the employees.
• The unique "One Cadence - One Team" culture promotes collaboration within and across teams to ensure customer success.
• Multiple avenues of learning and development available for employees to explore as per their specific requirement and interests.
• You get to work with a diverse team of passionate, dedicated, and talented individuals who go above and beyond for our customers, our communities, and each other-every day.

The Cadence Protium team is looking for a talented software engineer to join and contribute to our Protium compiler TDM route development. You'll have a great opportunity to make a difference by applying your engineering and leadership skills to optimize the compiler for compile time, fclk performance and memory efficiency.

• 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.

The annual salary range for California is $154,000 to $286,000. 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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