[Skip to main content](#main-content) [ OpenNash ](https://opennash.com/) / [Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [ 01 Search jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/search/)[ 02 Companies](https://jobs.opennash.com/explore/)[ 03 Hiring report](https://jobs.opennash.com/reports/hiring/)[ 04 AI assistants](https://jobs.opennash.com/connect/)[ 05 How it works](https://jobs.opennash.com/methodology/) Cadence Design · San Jose # Lead C++ Software Engineer - Palladium Emulation Platform San Jose Full-time Manager or lead $119,000 to $221,000 Software Engineering Listed on Cadence Design’s official careers site. Posted November 2, 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/lead-software-engineer_R56265) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Cadence Design](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/) / Lead C++ Software Engineer - Palladium Emulation Platform ## Job description At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. The Cadence Palladium Platform is world most scalable emulation system that verifies most of the latest design innovations in electronics worldwide. We are looking for a talented engineer to join our team and contribute to the world’s fastest emulator compiler development. You’ll have a great opportunity to make a difference by applying your creativity and problem-solving skills, learn and/or apply multi-threading/distributed computing to solve large scale compile problems such logic optimization, partitioning and scheduling. The job is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, San Jose, CA. Strong understanding of software data structure and algorithms and proficiency in C/C++ are basic job requirements. ### Requirements MS. With 2 year experience or Ph.D in engineering, computer science or related field. Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms and databases. Demonstrated proficiency in C++, gdb debugging, and general software development skills Familiarity with Linux/Unix development. Exposure to build and version-control systems. Coursework in Hardware Descript Language, such as Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL. Exposure to electronic design platforms. The annual salary range for California is $119,000 to $221,000. 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: Nov 2, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 8, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 8, 2026 - Listed for: 6 days - Location: San Jose - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $119,000 to $221,000[Apply on Cadence Design’s careers site →](https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/SAN-JOSE/lead-software-engineer_R56265) ## Hiring at Cadence Design - Open jobs: 700 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All Cadence Design jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Cadence Design ### [Director of Software Security](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/jobs/74f03abd539056d18b6b/) San Jose ### [Firmware & Diagnostics Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/jobs/40f678751d219a58d160/) San Jose ### [Full-Stack Software Engineer - IDE, Web APIs, Infrastructure](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/jobs/e6da2371a5b2257fd29b/) San Jose ### [Software Engineer II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/jobs/22b6a0cd6036c4754adc/) San Jose ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Customer Experience Banker- Palladium South](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/huntington-bank/jobs/6eed2c85872532b634d7/) Huntington Bank · High Point, NC ### [Financial Relationship Banker- Palladium South, NC-2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/huntington-bank/jobs/31be450554cbb9fc2689/) Huntington Bank · High Point, NC ### [Operations Supervisor - Hollywood Palladium](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/live-nation-entertainment/jobs/7be5e6c1d737cf1d5b24/) Live Nation Entertainment · Hollywood, CA, USA ### [Overnight Supervisor - Hollywood Palladium](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/live-nation-entertainment/jobs/8fbb9accc619c3a66a62/) Live Nation Entertainment · Hollywood, CA, USA ### [Emulation Engineer / Emulation Platform Engineer -Senior](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/b56d5e7cc721420c89b0/) Qualcomm · Austin, Texas, United States of America [Software Engineering jobs](/functions/software-engineering/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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