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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_R56221)

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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. Software Engineer

### Job Description
- Develop runtime software for the Palladium emulation system Detect and troubleshoot software issues
- Collaborate with both software and hardware engineers in developing the products Requirements MS or above in Computer Science or related area with 0-3 years experience Strong C/C++ programming skills Good understanding of object-oriented design Familiar with the Linux platform Independent, with an internal drive and self-motivated Good English communication skill, both oral and written Experienced with source-code control tools such as Perforce and Git
- Strong desires to learn and explore new technologies and is able to demonstrate good analysis and problem solving skills Multi-thread programming experience is a plus 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: Oct 11, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 7 days
- Location: Shanghai[Apply on Cadence Design’s careers site →](https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/SHANGHAI/Lead-Software-Engineer_R56221)

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