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 Principal 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 play a key technical role in the development of advanced routing technologies for digital physical design, with an emphasis on advanced bus routing and constrained routing, and routing quality of results. You will drive the design and development of sophisticated routing algorithms, tackle complex physical-design challenges in advanced semiconductor designs, and work closely with other R&D engineers to deliver scalable, robust, and high-quality solutions. Key Responsibilities Architect, design, and implement algorithms for constrained routing and advanced bus routing Develop and optimize algorithms for advanced bus routing and constrained routing Drive routing solutions for complex pin-access, congestion, and multi-layer routing scenarios Improve quality of results, runtime, scalability, and robustness of routing technologies Provide technical leadership in analyzing and solving complex algorithmic, geometry, and routing problems Collaborate with R&D and cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, drive solutions, and deliver production-quality features Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical direction and long-term evolution of routing technologies Minimum Qualifications MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field Strong expertise in C/C++, algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented software development Experience developing complex, performance-critical software on Linux/UNIX platforms Strong algorithmic problem-solving, debugging, and software-design skills Ability to independently drive complex technical problems from problem definition through design, implementation, and validation Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across engineering teams Preferred Qualifications Experience in VLSI CAD, physical design, routing, computational geometry, graph algorithms, or optimization Knowledge of physical-design concepts such as routing layers, tracks, vias, blockages, pin access, congestion, and design rules Experience developing large-scale EDA or algorithm-intensive software systems Experience with routing algorithms, constrained optimization, geometry processing, or graph-based algorithms Familiarity with scripting languages such as Tcl, Python, or Perl Experience with commercial or academic place-and-route tools and physical-design flows Experience providing technical leadership or mentoring engineers on complex software projects We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t. Additional Jobs Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity throughout all levels of the organization. Read the policy(opens in a new tab) We welcome your interest in the company and want to make sure our job site is accessible to all. If you experience difficulty using this site or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Privacy Policy: Job Applicant If you are a job seeker creating a profile using our careers website, please see the privacy policy(opens in a new tab). E-Verify Cadence participates in the E-Verify program in certain U.S. locations as required by law. Download More Information on E-Verify (64K) Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For.  Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence. Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.

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