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Cadence Design · Shanghai

# lead software engineer

Shanghai Manager or lead Software Engineering 

Listed on Cadence Design’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 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/SHANGHAI/lead-software-engineer_R51603-1)

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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 job is for an R&D position within the Quantus product group. As an R&D engineer, the successful candidate will work on research, new algorithm development, prototyping, and software engineering.

### Position Requirements

MS above in CS/EE or similar level of expertise with 3+ years of working experience. Candidate should be proficient with C/C++ programming on Linux platform. Knowledge on compiler and debugger technologies are highly preferred. EDA/CAD tool development experience or software experience for FPGA is preferable. Requires good communication skills, attention to details, and ability to work in multi-site/multi-person project.

Good team player with strong written and verbal communication skills. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 100 days
- Location: Shanghai[Apply on Cadence Design’s careers site →](https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/SHANGHAI/lead-software-engineer_R51603-1)

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