Principal Software Engineer, C++ (Burlington, MA / Greater Boston)

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Burlington, MA, USA
In-Office
Cloud • Hardware • Software • Semiconductor
The Role

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

Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality.  Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health.

Responsibilities:

•    Provide technical leadership for the design and development of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software that offers physical design capabilities for IC Package and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design.
•    Develop database features to enhance EDA software capabilities; perform debugging and analysis in C/C++.
•    Develop detailed functional specifications for new feature development and enhancements.
•    Develop advanced user interfaces for ECAD flows and internal API integration.

Qualifications:

•    MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering (or related field) and 5 years work experience in a software development role.

•    Strong C/C++ development skills with a good understanding of object-oriented design.

•    Good written and verbal communication skills; should be a quick learner and a team player.

We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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HQ: San Jose, CA
8,216 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

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.

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