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C++ Software Engineer, New College Grad (Burlington, MA / Greater Boston)

Cadence
Burlington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jun 2025

About the role

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

Summary:

We are looking for a skilled Software Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of software development principles and practices. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining EDA software tools for IC Packaging and Printed Circuit Boards.

The Team:

At Cadence, we have a dedicated team of driven and motivated engineers. We hold true to our motto of “One Cadence, One Team” and have a core belief in integrity and accountability. This team is developing Electronic Design Automation software focused on core development of PCB and Package design tools and development and support of these tools in an on-cloud environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain EDA software tools such as IC Package and Printed Circuit Board design for electronic circuit design, simulation, and analysis.

  • Support these software tools and features in cloud environment.

  • Software development, debug, and analysis in C/C++, JavaScript and Node.js.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and capture requirements.

  • Troubleshoot and debug software issues and provide timely solutions to customers.

  • Develop and maintain detailed functional specifications and unit test plans for new feature development and enhancements.

  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of software development processes and practices.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other science/engineering related field.

  • Strong C/C++ programming skills with a good understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns and STL/Boost.

  • Strong background of computer science fundamentals, Data structures, Algorithms.

  • Passionate to learn and explore new technologies and demonstrates good analysis, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills. Quick learner and a team player.

Job Location: Burlington, Massachusetts (Greater Boston area)

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