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Lead Software Engineer - Logic Synthesis

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

SHANGHAIRTL / HDLVerificationPhysical designPosted Sep 21, 2026
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  • Verilog
  • VHDL
  • UVM
  • Emulation
  • Logic synthesis
  • C
  • C++
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Position Description: • Responsible for development and maintenance of the synthesizer for Palladium. • Implementation for new VHDL/Verilog feature support in synthesizer. • Logic optimization and performance improvement in synthesizer. Position Requirement: • This position requires a Bachelor or Master's degree in EE/CS/CE with 3-5 years of industry experience. • Candidate should be proficient with C/C++, Operating system concepts. • Design modeling using Verilog/SV, VHDL or SysC. • Knowledge and experience in RTL modeling of BFMs along with exposure to verification methodologies using UVM and SC/TLM is preferable. • EDA/CAD tool development experience or logic design verification experience is highly preferred. • Knowledge and experience in AI tools like Copilot or Claude code is preferred. • Requires good communication skills, attention to details, and ability to work in multi-site/multi-person project. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

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