Software Engineer II

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Placement Team (Cadence Innovus) Job Description As a member of our Placement Team, you will design, develop, maintain, and enhance our cutting-edge detailed placement technologies. You will work at the forefront of advanced semiconductor design, developing lithography-driven placement solutions for leading-edge process nodes. The primary responsibility of this role is to design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug software applications on Unix/Linux platforms. Core Responsibilities Lead the development and maintenance of core placement algorithms. Design, implement, and enhance advanced placement technologies and methodologies. Collaborate with the Routing and OPT teams to define and develop next-generation algorithms. Conduct peer code reviews and maintain high standards for code quality, scalability, thread safety, and test coverage. Work closely with cross-functional teams to improve solution quality, performance, and usability. Requirements Strong software development skills in C/C++. Solid understanding of QoR (Quality of Results) and PPA (Performance, Power, and Area) optimization. Proven experience with EDA back-end design flows, including placement, timing analysis, optimization, and routing. Strong interest in and understanding of developing complex software systems on Unix/Linux platforms. Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Experience working with TSMC and semiconductor design companies is a strong plus. M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field required; Ph.D. preferred. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t. Additional Jobs Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity throughout all levels of the organization. Read the policy(opens in a new tab) We welcome your interest in the company and want to make sure our job site is accessible to all. If you experience difficulty using this site or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact staffing@cadence.com. Privacy Policy: Job Applicant If you are a job seeker creating a profile using our careers website, please see the privacy policy(opens in a new tab). E-Verify Cadence participates in the E-Verify program in certain U.S. locations as required by law. Download More Information on E-Verify (64K) Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. 
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