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Cadence Design · San Jose

Lead Software Engineer

San JoseManager or lead$114,800 to $213,200Software Engineering

Listed on Cadence Design’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.

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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.

Role Overview

The Sigrity R&D team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer to help drive innovation and technical excellence across our product line. This is a unique opportunity to work on state-of-the-art technologies and make a meaningful impact on both the Sigrity platform and Cadence’s broader product ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimize high-performance algorithms
  • Contribute to the development and enhancement of field solvers for large-scale, complex systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable, and high-quality software solutions
  • Improve performance, accuracy, and scalability of tools
  • Participate in architecture and technical decision-making for next-generation products Qualifications MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field + 3 years experience OR PhD + 0 years
  • Strong foundation in computational electromagnetics and circuit theory
  • Proficiency in C++ with experience in performance-critical software development Experience developing and maintaining electromagnetic field solvers Working knowledge of signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), electromagnetic interference (EMI), and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) What
  • Sets You Apart Passion for solving complex, large-scale engineering problems
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced R&D environment The annual salary range for California is $114,800 to $213,200.

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.

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