- Design, develop, and maintain
- Components of an Eclipse-based IDE product that provides sophisticated functionality for processor designers
- Web REST API servlets that support remote product functionality connecting to systems and databases
- Web applications supporting both customers and internal infrastructure
- Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine the feasibility of designs within time and cost constraints.
- Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt it to new hardware, upgrade interfaces, and improve performance.
- Evolve SQL and other databases to support future functionality
- Engineer tests and integrate features into new releases; support application teams during test phases.
- Incorporate Agentic AI workflows into product features and design.
- Collaborate with hardware, architecture, IDE and support teams to enable and deliver new features.
- Master’s degree in computer science or a related field + 5 years of related experience, or Bachelor’s degree + 7 years of related experience
- Strong programming skills in Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python
- Strong problem-solving skills, creativity, and ability to take initiative
- Experience building applications inside an IDE framework (Eclipse, VS Code or Thea)
- Experience building React web applications that interact with SQL databases based on REST services
- Experience working developing SQL and NoSQL databases
- Experience designing / building test systems for web and IDE based applications
- Fluency working with and scripting tasks on Windows and Linux systems
- Foundational understanding of computer architecture
- Experience developing AI agents and Agentic AI workflows.
The annual salary range for California is $136,500 to $253,500. 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.Skills Required
- Master's degree in computer science or a related field and 5 years of related experience, or bachelor's degree and 7 years of related experience
- Strong programming skills in Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python
- Experience building applications inside an IDE framework such as Eclipse, VS Code, or Thea
- Experience building React web applications that interact with SQL databases through REST services
- Experience developing SQL and NoSQL databases
- Experience designing and building test systems for web and IDE-based applications
- Fluency working with and scripting tasks on Windows and Linux systems
- Foundational understanding of computer architecture
- Experience developing AI agents and Agentic AI workflows
Cadence Design Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cadence Design Systems and has not been reviewed or approved by Cadence Design Systems.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — A discounted ESPP with a lookback feature and equity included in total compensation make ownership broadly accessible and potentially meaningful. Structured compensation at an industry leader adds predictability to equity participation.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as solid, with mental‑health/EAP and fertility support enhancing the offering. The breadth across core care and family‑building needs strengthens the healthcare package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Global Recharge Days, volunteer time off, and companywide breaks indicate a comprehensive time‑off framework. In addition, many salaried roles are described as having flexible or generous PTO policies.
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What We Do
Cadence enables electronic systems and semiconductor companies to create the innovative end products that are transforming the way people live, work and play. Cadence® software, hardware and IP are used by customers to deliver products to market faster. The company's Intelligent System Design strategy helps customers develop differentiated products—from chips to boards to intelligent systems—in mobile, consumer, cloud, data center, automotive, aerospace, IoT, industrial and other market segments. Cadence is listed as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For.
