Job Description
Position: IT- Staff Software Security Engineer
Grade: IT4
Location: Noida/Hyderabad
Job Description:
Role:
Cadence’s Information Security team is seeking a Sr. Software Security Engineer. This role will focus on Cloud and on-premise Software Security controls including WAF and CDN tools. This is a Security Development Operations role that will ensure security tool integration at the source code repo (Perforce, Github etc.), build environment, and artifactory level. As a member of the Information Security team, this role will develop and support the secure software develop life cycle, including DAST, SAST, SCA, penetration testing, and attack surface management.
This role reports to Group Director and will interface directly with development teams. Of course, there is broad exposure to other aspects of information security related tasks such as incident response, vulnerability management, and deployment of security solutions. The successful candidate for this position is a highly motivated individual with a strong Application Development and Configuration Management/DevOps background with hands-on experience in building software security within CI/CD.
Required Skills & Qualification
Hands-on experience in securing corporate environment.
Hands-on experience in security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS) and experience with risk management and compliance
Hands-on experience securing Windows (Workstations and Servers), Linux (Workstations and Servers), and Mac
Hands-on experience conducting risk management by identifying gaps and providing strategies for mitigation.
Hands-on experience documenting vulnerability assessment results in a clear and actionable format.
Expertise in network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and security monitoring tools such as SIEM
Proficiency with cloud security technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and securing cloud-based infrastructure.
Experience with incident response, forensics, and managing security incidents from detection to resolution.
Determines security violations and inefficiencies.
Knowledge of mergers and acquisitions
Experience:
• Should have relevant experience of at least 10-15 years.
Qualification:
• Engineering (Computers, Electronics, IT) or equivalent
We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.Skills Required
- Hands-on experience securing corporate environments
- Experience with security frameworks and compliance (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS) and risk management
- Hands-on experience securing Windows (workstations/servers), Linux (workstations/servers), and macOS
- Experience conducting risk management: identifying gaps and defining mitigation strategies
- Experience documenting vulnerability assessment results in a clear, actionable format
- Expertise in network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and security monitoring tools such as SIEM
- Proficiency with cloud security technologies and securing cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Experience with incident response, forensics, and managing security incidents end-to-end
- Hands-on experience integrating security tools at source repo, build environment, and artifactory (Perforce, GitHub, Artifactory)
- Experience with application security tools and practices (DAST, SAST, SCA), penetration testing, and attack surface management
- Knowledge/experience related to mergers and acquisitions
- Engineering degree (Computers, Electronics, IT) or equivalent
- 10-15 years relevant experience
Cadence Design Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
