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Software Engineer II
Cadence Design Systems IncSan Jose, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 14 Aug 2026
Quick Overview
Salary
$101.5k - $188.5k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
You will be a member of an expert R&D team creating technologies and products for our Liberate standard cell characterization tool suite.
You work will be focused on:
- research and development of AI/ML technology to bring order of magnitude speed/capacity/usability improvements for library characterization.
- development of tools / infrastructure for characterization data mining
- modeling library cells for effects dominant in advanced technology nodes such as aging and variation
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Industry experience developing and maintaining C++ based applications on a Unix or Linux environment
- Experience with quality and software processes
- Experience in the use of AI/ML for EDA is a strong plus.
- Proficiency designing data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles
The annual salary range for California is $101,500 to $188,500. 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.
We're doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can't.
You will be a member of an expert R&D team creating technologies and products for our Liberate standard cell characterization tool suite.
You work will be focused on:
- research and development of AI/ML technology to bring order of magnitude speed/capacity/usability improvements for library characterization.
- development of tools / infrastructure for characterization data mining
- modeling library cells for effects dominant in advanced technology nodes such as aging and variation
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Industry experience developing and maintaining C++ based applications on a Unix or Linux environment
- Experience with quality and software processes
- Experience in the use of AI/ML for EDA is a strong plus.
- Proficiency designing data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles
The annual salary range for California is $101,500 to $188,500. 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.
We're doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can't.
Skills
C++
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