Sr Principal Software Engineer

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.

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

Job Title: Senior Principal Software Engineer

Location: IMEC Campus, Leuven, Belgium

Reports to: Software Engineering Group Director

Job Overview:

• Research, design, and develop Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software.
• Contribute to the development of advanced routing engine, tackling complex challenges in IC design
• Opportunity to explore specialized routing techniques for the most advanced integrated circuit designs
• Support Imec on-site with leading edge process node development

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and implement enhancements to the Nanoroute routing engine.
• Address routing challenges specific to advanced technology nodes.
• Investigate and prototype special routing methodologies for next-generation ICs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and performance.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and long-term technical strategy.

Job Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of industry experience, OR
• M.S. in the same fields with 9+ years of industry experience.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and data structures/algorithms.
• Solid understanding of EDA tools and IC physical design concepts.
• Experience with signal routing algorithms or related optimization techniques is a plus.

Additional Skills/Preferences:                     

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 

Travel: Some travel to California, USA, to work with wider Cadence R&D team