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Software Quality Engineer

Cadence Design Systems Inc
Cadence Design Systems Inc Salary
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/17/2026
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Job Duties:
  • Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes.
  • Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impact, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.
  • Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.
  • Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
  • Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations.
  • Perform initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source.
  • Collaborate with field staff or customers to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions.
  • Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance.
  • Some telecommuting permitted.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Data Theory, Mathematics, or related field
  • Minimum one (1) year of experience in the job offered or in a related occupation.
  • Computational algorithms including optimization and numerical methods to solve complex mathematical problems in building and maintaining computation software tools, optimizing algorithms and model
  • Programming in Python, C , and MATLAB to design, implement, test and deploy production-grade software and components, including translating models and algorithms into robust systems
  • AI and Machine Learning to build accurate predictive models
  • Software engineering fundamentals, including data structures and object-oriented programming
  • Statistical modeling and applied mathematics, including probability, linear algebra, regression, and inference
  • Data analysis using R and model testing and feature engineering

The annual salary range for California is $101,500 to $188,500. 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 base salary range is a guideline, and individual total 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 : $101,500 - $188,500

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