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Principal Software Engineer

AT Cadence
Cadence

Principal Software Engineer

San Jose, CA

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

Specific responsibilities will include:

  • Design and implementation of Tensilica software tool chain, in particular the instruction set simulator (ISS) for RISC-V processors
  • Development of software models for RISC-V processor features for functional, cycle-accurate, and HW/SW simulation.
  • Enhancements and maintenance of the existing RISC-V simulator
  • Verification of software models in hardware-software co-simulation environment
  • Integration of the RISC-V instruction set simulator with 3rd party system modeling environments

Requirements

  • MS or PhD in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering
  • Bachelors in computer science or electrical Engineering + 7 years of related experience, or Masters + 5 years of related experience. Outstanding candidates with PhD and no industrial work experience will be considered.
  • Strong C/C++ development skills
  • Knowledge of ISA, CPU micro architecture, and assembly
  • Knowledge of SystemC and TLM methodologies
  • Experience with GNU development tools and/or Microsoft Visual Studio environment
  • Experience with modeling tools for performance analysis or Hardware/Software Co-simulation
  • Experience in Electronic design automation (EDA) flow
  • Experience developing software on Linux environment
  • Ability of reading specification and standard documents, and retrieving needed knowledge from various resources

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The annual salary range for California is $131,600 to $244,400. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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Client-provided location(s): San Jose, CA, USA
Job ID: Cadence-R46857
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