At a glance
Cadence is hiring a Lead Software Engineer in Austin, TX. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, asking for at least 2 years of experience, first listed on November 1. The description mentions C++, Linux and Python. Cadence has 99 other openings in the US, 18 of them in Austin, TX. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 211 Software & IT openings in Austin, TX today; the typical one asks for 7 years and advertises about $186,000 a year at the midpoint.
About this role
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
About the Role
Join the Innovus team to develop next-generation routing and physical synthesis technologies for digital IC design. You will work on high-performance, multi-threaded systems that enable advanced semiconductor design flows.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, design, implement, and optimize algorithms for physical synthesis and routing engines.
- Develop robust, scalable software in C/C++ on Linux platforms.
- Collaborate with global R&D teams and product engineers to deliver innovative solutions.
- Debug and resolve complex issues in large-scale distributed systems.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. degree or Master’s degree with minimum 2 years of work experience in Computer Engineering or Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Strong programming skills in C/C++ and experience with Linux development.
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of physical design flows, timing analysis, and routing algorithms.
- Experience with multi-threaded programming and performance optimization.
- Experience with GPU programming
- Familiarity with scripting languages (Tcl, Python) for automation.
- Prior exposure to EDA tools or IC design environments.
We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.
USA Jobs 24 copied this listing from Cadence's official careers site on November 1, 2026 and checked it again November 2, 5:17 AM ET. Cadence will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.
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