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Sr. Principal Software Engineer

Cadence Design Systems Inc
Cadence Design Systems Inc Salary
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/23/2026
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Cadence Design Systems is looking for a highly motivated software engineer to work with the Modus R&D engineering team in the Front-End Design business unit. You will be part of a team responsible for designing, developing, debugging and supporting Design-for-Test software. Development responsibilities will include software development in the area of VLSI Design Automation focusing on Design-for-Test logic insertion and verification.

Position Requirements: The successful candidate will possess the following combination of education and experience:

MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Proficient in C/C

Excellent programming and software engineering skills

Excellence in algorithm and data structure design

Proficiency in digital logic design

Experience with UNIX and/or LINUX platforms is preferred

Knowledge of Design-for-Test techniques is preferred

Familiarity with Hardware Description Languages (Verilog or VHDL) is a plus

Strong ability to learn

Strong analysis and problem solving skills

Prior experience with large software development projects is highly recommended

Good communication skill is preferred as the development team is distributed

The annual salary range for California is $196,000 to $364,000. 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 : $196,000 - $364,000

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