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Lead C++ Software Engineer

Cadence, San Jose

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At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
We are looking for an exceptional C++ software engineer to join the Protium Software Development Team to develop and enhance the Protium FPGA-Based Prototyping product which is used by leading CPU/GPU/HyperScaler companies for pre-Silicon software validation of their SOC’s.
You will develop new algorithms and optimizations for QoR (Quality of Results) and performance for the Protium Compiler working with a small team of super star engineers to develop our next generation FPGA based verification platform.
Responsibilities

  • Implement new algorithm and enhancements in C/C++ based code to implement the software stack for the FPGA based platform with special focus on synthesis / technology mapping.
  • Develop the EDA automation flow for the platform with other engineers.
  • Write Design Specifications and Unit Tests for your code
Position Requirements/Qualifications
  • Bachelors in Computer Science, Electrical /Computer Engineering and a minimum of 4 years of related experience, or Masters and a minimum of 2 years of related experience, or PhD with thesis in a relevant area.
  • Ideally you are a solid contributor in the FPGA or ASIC prototyping/synthesis/verification space and have delivered great QoR on these platforms.
  • You are well renowned for your excellent programming skills in C/C++ and you document your work clearly and love talking about it to your team.
  • You are very comfortable with Verilog or SystemVerilog and understand digital circuits .
  • Usage of popular logic simulators and some experience in multi-threaded/ concurrent programming are pluses.
  • The role requires exceptional software skills and Object Oriented Programming experience to be a good match
  • Knowledge and experience of ML / AI algorithms and deployment in production code a plus
The annual salary range for California is $110,600 to $205,400. 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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Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology

  • Industries

    Software Development

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