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Cadence Design · San Jose

# Lead Software Engineer

San Jose Manager or lead $154,000 to $286,000 Software Engineering 

Listed on Cadence Design’s official careers site. Posted September 24, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Cadence Design’s careers site →](https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/SAN-JOSE/Sr-Principal-Software-Engineer_R53396)

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## Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. This position is for an R&D engineer, who will be involved in developing a multi-threaded and distributed physical synthesis core engine in Innovus Implementation System. The position involves interaction and collaboration with a highly motivated global R&D team.

### Essential Job Functions/Accountabilities

The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, troubleshooting and debugging software programs in the areas of physical synthesis. Work closely with product engineers/technical sales to provide engineering solutions and workarounds to make customers successful Minimum Qualifications: Highly technical engineer with excellent problem solving skills C/C++ software development experience in Linux environment Strong understanding and extensive usage of data structures and algorithms Great communication skills and a strong desire for working with customers MS (Ph.D. track a plus) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science.

### Preferred

Knowledge of physical synthesis algorithms, timing analysis and multithreading is a strong plus. Prior R&D experience working on IC physical designs tools Hands on experience using the above physical design tools for design closure and knowledge of physical design flows a plus. Experience with Tcl and other scripting languages The annual salary range for California is $154,000 to $286,000. 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. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Sep 24, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 100 days
- Location: San Jose
- Pay: $154,000 to $286,000[Apply on Cadence Design’s careers site →](https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/SAN-JOSE/Sr-Principal-Software-Engineer_R53396)

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