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Software Architect

Cadence Design Systems and Careers
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Position Description
We are seeking a highly experienced senior software solution engineer to contribute to the development of Pegasus, our next‑generation, massively parallel physical verification platform.
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to core development of the Pegasus physical verification product.
  • Perform detailed case analysis, problem solving, validation, documentation, and performance optimization.
  • Work closely with PE/AE teams on FILL/MPT deck development, validation, and optimization.
Requirements
  • MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field, with 10 years of EDA software development experience.
  • Strong background and hands-on experience with foundry qualification, deck enablement and deck optimization of physical verification tools.
  • Proficiency with Python.
  • Strong English reading and writing skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
The annual salary range for California is $178,500 to $331,500. 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.

Salary : $178,500 - $331,500

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