Sr Principal C++ Software Engineer

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.