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Cadence Design · AUSTIN

# Sr. Principal Engineer

AUSTIN Full-time Senior individual contributor Operations 

Listed on Cadence Design’s official careers site. Posted October 15, 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/AUSTIN/Sr-Principal-Engineer_R56834)

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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.

### Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Implement, enhance, test, and troubleshoot code and scripts in accordance with departmental standards, policies, and procedures throughout the development lifecycle. Document software development work through clear code comments and detailed technical specifications. Analyze and review code written by others for defects, consistency, maintainability, and reusability, and recommend improvements. Identify, report, investigate, and resolve defects across all areas of the codebase.

Collaborate with cross-functional partners to translate technical requirements into reliable, scalable software solutions. Contribute to architectural decisions and continuous improvements in development practices, tools, and processes. Qualifications, Education, and Experience Ph.D. in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Computational Engineering, or a related field with 6 or more years of relevant experience; master’s degree with 8 or more years of relevant experience; or bachelor’s degree with 10 or more years of relevant experience.

At least 5 years of professional C++ programming experience is required. Experience with system architecture, OpenGL programming, and desktop engineering is highly preferred. Experience with computational techniques in discrete and/or analytic geometry is strongly desired. Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is a plus. Experience developing and testing software in Windows, Linux, and/or macOS environments.

Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver clear and concise messages to technical and nontechnical audiences. Exceptional attention to detail, with demonstrated ability to organize work, manage priorities, and meet deadlines. Positive, solutions-oriented approach, with a willingness to propose and implement ideas that improve processes in an evolving environment. Must meet applicable clearance requirements for handling ITAR-controlled data.

Must be willing to consider relocation to Austin, Texas. Responsibilities for All Employees Develop and maintain cooperative, professional communication with all employees and customers. Complete assigned tasks on time and to a consistently high standard of quality. Attend and participate in all required meetings. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 15, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 3 days
- Location: AUSTIN
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Cadence Design’s careers site →](https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/AUSTIN/Sr-Principal-Engineer_R56834)

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