Principal Software Engineer
Cadence · cadence.com
BurlingtonLead / Manager8+ yrs
The job in short
Principal software engineering.
Details
- Found
- 24 d ago · posted 2026-02-12
- Location as listed
- Burlington, MA
- Role
- Software Engineer
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Job Responsibilities
• Develop Software solutions that are efficient in time and memory complexity
• Analyze and improve existing algorithms
• Collaborate with Senior architects on next generation architectural projects
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and performance benchmarking
• Document solutions with functional and design specifications
• Write tests to rigorously test the developed code
Required Qualifications
• BS with a minimum of 8 years of experience OR MS with a minimum of 5 years of experience OR PhD with a minimum of 3 years of experience
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming.
• Strong software engineering and problem solving skills
• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and databases
• Understanding of compilers, parsing and code generation, static elaboration, event driven or parallel simulation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven problem-solving skills and creativity in tackling complex technical challenges.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with large-scale software systems and performance tuning
• Knowledge of simulation engines and EDA tools
• Knowledge of SystemVerilog Hardware Description Language
The annual salary range for Massachusetts is $117,600 to $218,400. 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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