C++ Software Engineer II (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.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and design Electronic Design Automation software that provides physical design capabilities for IC Package and Printed Circuit Board design.

  • Software development, debug and analysis in C/C++

  • Collaborate with Product Engineering and Customer Support to understand and capture requirements.

  • Develop detailed functional specifications for new feature development and enhancements.

  • Architecting advanced ECAD flows, developing and integrating algorithms with user interface features

The Team:

At Cadence, we have a dedicated team of self driven, self 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 physical Package and PCB design.

Qualifications:

•    New college grad with MS CE, CS, EE or equivalent.
•    Strong C/C++ development skills with a good understanding of object-oriented design.
•    Strong background of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms).
•    Passionate to learn and explore new technologies and demonstrates good analysis and problem-solving skills. 
•    Experience in EDA tool development is a plus
•    Good written and verbal communication skills; should be a quick learner and a team player.

Job Location:

Burlington, Massachusetts (Greater Boston)

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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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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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