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Lead Software Engineer

Cadence Design Systems Inc
Cadence Design Systems Inc Salary
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Role Overview

The Sigrity R&D team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer to help drive innovation and technical excellence across our product line. This is a unique opportunity to work on state-of-the-art technologies and make a meaningful impact on both the Sigrity platform and Cadence's broader product ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and optimize high-performance algorithms
  • Contribute to the development and enhancement of field solvers for large-scale, complex systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable, and high-quality software solutions
  • Improve performance, accuracy, and scalability of tools
  • Participate in architecture and technical decision-making for next-generation products

Qualifications
  • MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field 3 years experience OR PhD 0 years
  • Strong foundation in computational electromagnetics and circuit theory
  • Proficiency in C with experience in performance-critical software development
  • Experience developing and maintaining electromagnetic field solvers
  • Working knowledge of signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), electromagnetic interference (EMI), and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

What Sets You Apart
  • Passion for solving complex, large-scale engineering problems
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced R&D environment

The annual salary range for California is $114,800 to $213,200. 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.
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Salary : $114,800 - $213,200

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