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Cadence Design Systems lists this Lead Software Engineer - Low-Power Verification opportunity in san jose, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
## Lead Software Engineer - Low-Power VerificationApply: SAN JOSE: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R56209## **At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.**Join our team and help build the next generation of low-power verification software for the Palladium and Protium emulation and prototyping platforms. As a Lead Software Engineer on the Palladium and Protium UPF R&D team you will be responsible for improving UPF compilation performance and correctness, adding support for new IEEE 1801 LRM revisions, and rebuilding UPF documentation around end-to-end workflows for multi-billion-gate low-power designs.What you will do* Contribute to the UPF compilation flow -- improve compilation performance, reduce instrumented capacity, and add self-checks across Parallel Partition Compiler (PPC) and Modular Compiler (MC) flows, including Dielet UPF support.* Rebuild UPF documentation around end-to-end compilation workflows, backed by valid SystemVerilog and UPF examples, and keep code and docs in sync through example-driven checks.* Work with R&D, PE and AE teams to deploy UPF solutions across key flows (AVIP, UVMA, MC, and Dielets -- each with UPF in 2- and 4-state).* Help consolidate and unify UPF compilation across Palladium and Protium.What we are looking for* BS in CS, EE, or a related field with 4+ years of experience; MS with 2+ years; PhD with 1+ year; or equivalent practical experience.* Working knowledge of IEEE 1801 UPF and RTL languages (Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL).* Ability to read, review, and reason about C++ code and object-oriented designs.* Scripting experience in Perl, Tcl/Tk, and/or Python.* Fluency with AI-assisted coding tools (Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or equivalent), with critical evaluation of AI output.* Strong technical writing skills — able to author user guides, specifications, and workflow-first documentation.*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.*
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san jose, CA, 95199, US
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