Sr. Principal Software Engineer

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Implement, enhance, test, and troubleshoot code and scripts in accordance with departmental standards, policies, and procedures throughout the development lifecycle. • Document software development work through clear code comments and detailed technical specifications. • Analyze and review code written by others for defects, consistency, maintainability, and reusability, and recommend improvements. • Identify, report, investigate, and resolve defects across all areas of the codebase. • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to translate technical requirements into reliable, scalable software solutions. • Contribute to architectural decisions and continuous improvements in development practices, tools, and processes. Qualifications, Education, and Experience • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Computational Engineering, or a related field with 6 or more years of relevant experience; master’s degree with 8 or more years of relevant experience; or bachelor’s degree with 10 or more years of relevant experience. • At least 5 years of professional C++ programming experience is required. • Experience with system architecture, OpenGL programming, and desktop engineering is highly preferred. • Experience with computational techniques in discrete and/or analytic geometry is strongly desired. • Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is a plus. • Experience developing and testing software in Windows, Linux, and/or macOS environments. • Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver clear and concise messages to technical and nontechnical audiences. • Exceptional attention to detail, with demonstrated ability to organize work, manage priorities, and meet deadlines. • Positive, solutions-oriented approach, with a willingness to propose and implement ideas that improve processes in an evolving environment. • Must meet applicable clearance requirements for handling ITAR-controlled data. • Must be willing to consider relocation to Austin, Texas. Responsibilities for All Employees • Develop and maintain cooperative, professional communication with all employees and customers. • Complete assigned tasks on time and to a consistently high standard of quality. • Attend and participate in all required meetings. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.