Job Overview:
Cadence Design Systems is looking for a highly motivated Software Engineer to work with the Digital Design and Implementation Group engineering team. You will be joining an exciting R&D team responsible for innovating, designing, and developing key technology used within the Innovus™ product. The position is based in Austin, TX working within a global team.
Job Responsibilities:
- Research, design, and implement EDA physical design algorithms and technology, primarily in Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS).
- Develop code in C/C++ and Tcl within a distributed software development environment with other contributors.
- Explore and integrate AI and Machine Learning (ML) techniques to improve quality of results.
- Optimize existing technology solutions and determine opportunities for further enhancements.
There is a significant research element to the work that Cadence does that is truly innovative; we often don’t know what the answers are when we start out! Familiarity with and application of AI/ML techniques will empower the team to deliver truly next-generation tool solutions.
Job Qualifications/Requirements:
- MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
- C/C++ software development experience in Linux environment.
- Strong understanding and extensive usage of data structures and algorithms.
- Highly technical engineer with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a distributed software engineering team.
Preferred:
- Experience in the use of AI/ML for EDA is a strong plus.
- Knowledge of EDA physical design algorithms, timing analysis, and multi-threading.
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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.
