Principal Software Engineer
Cadence
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Practise the Principal Software Engineer at Cadence interview free →At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Job Title: Principal Software Engineer Location: Bangalore 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. The Cadence Advantage The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in an environment that encourages you to be creative, innovative, and to make an impact. Cadence’s employee-friendly policies focus on the physical and mental well-being of employees, career development, providing opportunities for learning, and celebrating success in recognition of specific needs of the employees. The unique “One Cadence – One Team” culture promotes collaboration within and across teams to ensure customer success Multiple avenues of learning and development available for employees to explore as per their specific requirement and interests You get to work with a diverse team of passionate, dedicated, and talented individuals who go above and beyond for our customers, our communities, and each other—every day. Experience and Technical Skills required 5+ to 12 years of hands-on experience in Software development experience with object-oriented languages (C++, Java, Python, etc.) in an industrial setting Strong fundamental knowledge in designing data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles Strong experience in C/C++ development Strong experience in Java development Excellent verbal and written communications skills Strong problem solving and analytical skills Advantage: Knowledge/Experience with IP-XACT Knowledge/Experience with SystemVerilog and/or UVM Knowledge/Experience of communication protocols such as USB/AMBA/Ethernet Qualifications BE/BTech or ME/M.Tech Graduate with Computer Science/Electronics & Communication/Electrical & Electronics/VLSI engineering or any other equivalent courses Behavioral skills required Must possess strong written, verbal and presentation skills Ability to establish a close working relationship with both customer peers and management Explore what’s possible to get the job done, including creative use of unconventional solutions Work effectively across functions and geographies Push to raise the bar while always operating with integrity We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.
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