Lead Software Engineer

Cadence Design Systems

San Jose, USonsite$115k-$213k/yrPosted Jul 8, 2026
Posting intelligenceActively listed

Skills

c++

About the role

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.

We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

Compensation

This Software Engineer role pays $115k-$213k/yr. Within typical range for software engineer roles in United States.

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