At a glance
Cadence is hiring a Lead Software Engineer in San Jose, CA. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, first listed on November 1. The advertised pay is $101,500–$188,500 a year. The description mentions RTL design, C++ and Linux. Cadence has 99 other openings in the US, 76 of them in San Jose, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 141 Software & IT openings in San Jose, CA today; the typical one asks for 10 years and advertises about $206,000 a year at the midpoint.
About this role
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
About the Role
Cadence Design Systems is looking for a highly motivated Lead Software Engineer to join the Innovus R&D team. Innovus is Cadence’s flagship digital implementation platform, enabling customers to design advanced semiconductor chips from RTL to GDSII.
In this role, you will contribute to the development of next-generation physical design technologies, including placement, routing, and optimization. You will work on high-performance, scalable systems that power advanced semiconductor design flows.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimize algorithms for physical synthesis, placement, and routing engines
- Develop high-performance, scalable software using C/C++ on Linux/UNIX platforms
- Contribute to the Innovus digital implementation flow, including timing, power, and optimization
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver high-quality solutions
- Analyze performance bottlenecks and improve runtime, scalability, and quality of results (PPA)
- Debug, troubleshoot, and enhance existing features within the Innovus platform
Minimum Qualifications
- MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving
- Proficiency in C/C++ and software development on UNIX/Linux systems
- Strong analytical and debugging skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
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 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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USA Jobs 24 copied this listing from Cadence's official careers site on November 1, 2026 and checked it again November 2, 5:17 AM ET. Cadence will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.
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