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Lead Software Engineer

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Cadence

Lead Software Engineer

Belo Horizonte, Brazil

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

Cadence Design Systems Inc. is looking for a motivated Lead Software Engineer to work with us in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Cadence has been nominated as a Great Place to Work globally and in Brazil and is also a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For.

Job Description:

  • Member of the CTS team responsible for the design and development of new algorithms and technology in automated clock-tree synthesis in the Innovus place and route tool.
  • Develop code in C++ and Tcl within a distributed software development environment with other contributors from around the world.
  • Maintain and improve existing code to improve software scalability, reduce tool turn-around-time, and reduce memory footprint.
  • Debug customer issues and fix bugs to ensure software is functionally correct. Build unit tests and run regressions to validate the functionality of the software being developed.
  • Test new algorithmic developments and associated software integration by executing the software on industrial test cases.

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Minimum Requirements:

  • Complete Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or another numerate discipline such as Physics or Mathematics.
  • Strong programming and software engineering experience in a C-like programing language (C/C++/Java/C#/Rust etc.).
  • Interest in software engineering: language features, data structures, design patterns, unit testing, automation tools.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English and a good team player.
  • Ability to meet stringent deadlines within a fast-paced work environment.

Nice to Have:

  • A Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline or Master's with at least 2 years of work experience in a comparable software engineering role.
  • Knowledge of algorithms and data structures in Computer Science, specifically in Electronic Design Automation (Placement, Routing, Clock Tree Synthesis, etc.).
  • Experience of a version control system (Perforce/Git etc.).
  • Knowledge of Linux command line tools.
  • Strong data analysis skills and python knowledge.
  • Awareness of the fundamentals of machine learning and AI.

Additional Job Details:

  • Employment category: CLT.
  • Employment term: 40 hours/week.
  • Competitive benefits.
  • Hybrid work.

About Cadence:

Cadence is the only company that provides the expertise and tools, IP, and hardware required for the entire electronics design chain, from chip design to chip packaging to boards and to systems. We enable electronic systems and semiconductor companies to create innovative products that transform the way people live, work, and play. Our products are used in mobile, consumer, cloud datacenter, automotive, aerospace, IoT, industrial and other market segments.

For more information, access http://www.cadence.com

Be proud and passionate about the work you do. Together, our One Cadence -- One Team culture drives our success.

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

Client-provided location(s): Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Job ID: Cadence-R48005
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