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Sr Principal Software Enginer

AT Cadence
Cadence

Sr Principal Software Enginer

Noida, India

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Job Title: Sr Principal Software Engineer

Grade: T5

Location: Noida/Bangalore

Job Overview:

  • Cadence Design Systems is looking for a highly motivated software engineer to work with the R&D engineering team in the Digital & Signoff Group.
  • R&D Software Engineering role in Physical Verification area is a multi-faceted position encapsulating a mix of physical verification software development, algorithm development, software debugging, performance optimization, accuracy analysis, GUI development and integration with layout/schematic editors.
  • R&D engineers collaborate with a large team of EDA professionals across multiple geographical regions to create and deliver best in class next generation software for physical IC application.
  • R&D engineers work on complicated applications and interface them with other applications in a large suite of highly connected modules to enable next-generation physical verification solutions with superior performance and usability.
  • R&D engineers develop code that satisfies the requirements for successful semiconductor design deployment.
  • As R&D Engineer you will be part of a team responsible for designing, developing, troubleshooting, debugging and supporting critical projects. You will have a chance to contribute to the main Physical Verification flows in EDA industry and your work will be visible through billions of electronic devices deployed worldwide.

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Job Responsibilities:

As Senior Principal Software Engineer, this person will be responsible for the following software engineering activities:

  • Designing, developing, troubleshooting, debugging and supporting critical projects.
  • Set operational specifications, formulate and analyze software requirements; fix bugs and respond to customer queries.
  • Define project completion checklists.
  • Write code implementing product requirement specifications.
  • Write and maintain unit tests and other tests as needed for implemented features and enhancements.
  • Participate in code reviews.
  • Work with PE (Product Engineering) and QPV (Quality Product Validation) to review code quality and coverage of requested functionality.
  • This person should have personality & communication skills to collaborate within the R&D group and with cross-function teams.
  • This person should be able to work independently, being able to collaborate remotely with team members outside of India.

Job Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of C++ development
  • Understanding of object-oriented design methodologies
  • Design for parallel programming and performance
  • Understand algorithm complexity and data structures
  • Understand GUI Design basics (grid layouts, good and bad UX practices)
  • Have good experience writing Qt-based applications (model-view is mandatory)
  • Successful candidate should have the knowledge of SKILL or LISP
  • Be able to write and review functional specifications, review product requirements, GUI solutions review

Educational Qualification:

  • BE/BTech/ME/Mtech - CS/ECE/EE or equivalent

Additional Skills/Preferences:

  • Good knowledge of C++ 11/14 standard library
  • 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.

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Client-provided location(s): Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Job ID: Cadence-R49695
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