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 Grade : T4 Experience: 7- 11Years Location: Noida 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. Job Summary & Technical Skills required: We are seeking a highly motivated software engineer to be a part of the Pegasus Physical Verification System Product Development Group. The role involves designing, development, profiling, optimizing, and supporting application software for Design Rule Checking (DRC), Layout Versus Schematic (LVS), Advanced FILL, and Programmable Electrical Rule Checking (PERC). The job responsibilities include development of data analysis and debugging tools for performance analysis, research and development of data driven optimizations of geometric and topological operations for physical verification applications, troubleshooting and debugging physical verification software on large complex databases, collaborative development and testing of advanced functionality with multiple geographically distributed teams. The role requires a strong programming (C++ and/or python) and software engineering skills, analytical and problem solving skills, an ability and interest to learn and adapt to changing requirements and technologies, and in possession of strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as a collaborative and growth mindset. Minimum Background Requirements: Knowledge of algorithms and Software Engineering Skills. Good to have C++/python Experience with UNIX and/or LINUX platforms Desired Background: Experience in software development, preferably in EDA. Experience in Physical Verification (DRC, LVS, FILL, PERC) Strong understanding of advanced semiconductor process technologies. Experience and Technical Skills required: Educational Qualification: Master/Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with Microelectronics/VLSI Design or related discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.
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