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Cadence Design · Hsinchu

# Software Engineer II

Hsinchu Full-time Software Engineering 

Listed on Cadence Design’s official careers site. Posted October 12, 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/HSINCHU/Software-Engineer-II_R56700)

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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. Placement Team (Cadence Innovus)

### Job Description

As a member of our Placement Team, you will design, develop, maintain, and enhance our cutting-edge detailed placement technologies. You will work at the forefront of advanced semiconductor design, developing lithography-driven placement solutions for leading-edge process nodes. The primary responsibility of this role is to design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug software applications on Unix/Linux platforms.

### Core Responsibilities

Lead the development and maintenance of core placement algorithms. Design, implement, and enhance advanced placement technologies and methodologies. Collaborate with the Routing and OPT teams to define and develop next-generation algorithms. Conduct peer code reviews and maintain high standards for code quality, scalability, thread safety, and test coverage. Work closely with cross-functional teams to improve solution quality, performance, and usability.

### Requirements

Strong software development skills in C/C++. Solid understanding of QoR (Quality of Results) and PPA (Performance, Power, and Area) optimization. Proven experience with EDA back-end design flows, including placement, timing analysis, optimization, and routing. Strong interest in and understanding of developing complex software systems on Unix/Linux platforms. Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Experience working with TSMC and semiconductor design companies is a strong plus. M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field required; Ph.D. preferred. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 12, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 6 days
- Location: Hsinchu
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Cadence Design’s careers site →](https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/HSINCHU/Software-Engineer-II_R56700)

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