Lead Software Engineer

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

Overview

The Sigrity R&D team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer to help drive innovation and technical excellence across our product line. This is a unique opportunity to work on state-of-the-art technologies and make a meaningful impact on both the Sigrity platform and Cadence’s broader product ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize high-performance algorithms
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of field solvers for large-scale, complex systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable, and high-quality software solutions
• Improve performance, accuracy, and scalability of tools
• Participate in architecture and technical decision-making for next-generation products

Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field + 3 years experience OR PhD + 0 years
• Strong foundation in computational electromagnetics and circuit theory
• Proficiency in C++ with experience in performance-critical software development
• Experience developing and maintaining electromagnetic field solvers
• Working knowledge of signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), electromagnetic interference (EMI), and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) What Sets You Apart
• Passion for solving complex, large-scale engineering problems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced R&D environment The annual salary range for California is $114,800 to $213,200. 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.