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Sr Principal C++ Software Engineer

Cadence Design Systems Inc
Cadence Design Systems Inc Salary
Burlington, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026
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.
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Salary : $140,000 - $260,000

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