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Sr Principal C++ Software Engineer

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At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. We are looking for a remarkably talented Software Engineer to join the Palladium Software Development team. You will work closely with a small team of exceptional engineers that are heavyweights in Cadence and EDA while developing the next generation Palladium emulation platform. The team brings a unique focus to quality and innovation while designing state-of-the-art Cadence emulation products for use in developing today’s multi-billion gate designs. Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following; Writing C/C++ to implement the software and operating environment for the emulation platform and features. Designing the features, flows, and interfaces for the emulation platforms with other engineers. Writing functional, implementation, and test specifications for your code and features. Implementing unit, integration, and system tests for your code and features. Collaborating with cross-functional teams across all aspects of Palladium Required Skills and Experience BS with a minimum of 10 years of experience OR MS with a minimum of 7 years of experience OR PhD with a minimum of 5 years of experience MUST HAVE STRONG C++ SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE You are a distinguished C/C++ / STL programmer among your peers and you love to collaborate about your coding projects and ideas with others. Experience with latest C++23 features is a plus. You should be proficient in data structures and algorithm design, complexity and performance tradeoffs. Experience with Linux kernel and/or device drivers is desirable. Being comfortable with multi-threading programming and TCP/IP programming is also plus. Experience with any industry simulation or emulation products are pluses. The annual salary range for Massachusetts is $140,000 to $260,000. 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.

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