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Cadence

Senior Software Engineer

san jose, CA

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Cadence lists this Senior Software Engineer opportunity in san jose, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

The Cadence Virtuoso platform powers all of the latest design innovations in consumer, mobile and enterprise electronics worldwide. We are looking for a passionate software developer to join the Virtuoso place and route infrastructure team and improve our place/route foundation. We use advanced math, computer science, graph theory and machine learning to solve the routing problem.

Basic Requirements

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field.

10+ years of experience.

Strong foundation in machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing (NLP) and large language models (LLM).

Technical Skills

Proficiency in Python and experience with frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, SciKit, etc.

Basic understanding of Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) and vector databases.

Comfortable working with LLM APIs and integrating them into applications.

A solid understanding of machine learning concepts (e.g., supervised/unsupervised learning, NLP, computer vision) and algorithms.

Proficiency in Python is essential; C++ also valuable.

Domain knowledge in analog circuit design and layout, and VLSI design flow is preferred.

Problem‑Solving & Collaboration

Ability to work in a fast‑paced research and development environment.

Strong analytical thinking and debugging skills.

Experience with rapid prototyping in open‑source AI/ML projects.

The annual salary range for California is $154,000 to $286,000. 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, and a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options.

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Worksite address

san jose, CA, 95199, US

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