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Lead Software Engineer

AT Cadence
Cadence

Lead Software Engineer

1 week agoCork, Ireland

Viewed on April 21, 2025

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.

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

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Job Title: Lead Software Engineer

Location: Cork

Reports to: Software Engineering Group Director

Job Overview:

  • Software Engineer needed for development and support of tools for next generation physical verification tools and products

Job Responsibilities:

  • The Physical Verification R&D Software Engineering role is a multi-faceted position encapsulating a mix of physical verification software development, algorithm development, software debugging, performance optimization and accuracy analysis.
  • R&D engineers collaborate with a large team of EDA professionals across multiple cultures to create and deliver best in class next generation software for physical IC application.
  • R&D engineers work on complex applications which interface with other applications in a large suite of highly connected applications to enable next-generation physical verification solutions with superior performance and usability.
  • R&D engineers write specifications and develop code that satisfies the requirements of our external customers.
  • On a continuous basis R&D engineers deploy their mastery of physical verification applications, as well as physical implementation methodologies, to guide the accuracy, performance and functionality enhancements within the Cadence physical verification suite of products.

Job Qualifications:

Desired Skills and Experience (with different levels of experience):

  • 3+ years of experience in software development using C/C++, with a focus in working with complex algorithms and performance
  • 1+ years of experience using Linux
  • Must be a fast learner and must demonstrate strong aptitude for out-of-the-box thinking and problem solving
  • Algorithmic knowledge relating to graphs is a plus
  • Experience in deck development for in physical verification is a plus
  • Experience in physical signoff methodologies within the Physical implementation environment would be an added advantage.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

  • Preferred skills include: experience with physical verification, schematic and layout design, SQL, Python.

Additional Information:

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: < 5%

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Client-provided location(s): Cork, Ireland
Job ID: Cadence-R49642
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Health Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program