Sr. Principal Software Engineer, Characterization

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

You will be a member of an expert R&D team creating technologies and products that enable static and dynamic transistor level analysis and characterization of the most advanced custom digital and mixed-signal circuits built for communication, IOT and AI markets. 

Your work will be focused on:

• Developing tools and infrastructure for transistor-level design analysis and characterization of analog and mixed signal (AMS) and memory designs.

• Support productization of tools for characterization and design analysis including product planning, testing, and supporting customer deployment.

• Creating new frameworks for analysis of effects dominant in new silicon process nodes (N5 and below)

Desired Skills and Experience:

- Industry experience developing and maintaining  C++ based applications on a Unix or Linux environment

- Experience with quality and software processes

- Proficiency designing data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles

- The candidate is expected to have a BS in CS/EE/CE with 4 years of related experience, MS with 2 years of experience or PhD with 0 years of experience

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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