Sr Principal Software Engineer, C++ (Burlington, MA / Greater Boston)

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

Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality.  Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health.

Responsibilities:

•    Provide technical leadership for the design and development of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software that offers physical design capabilities for IC Package and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design.
•    Develop database features to enhance EDA software capabilities; perform debugging and analysis in C/C++.
•    Develop detailed functional specifications for new feature development and enhancements.
•    Develop advanced user interfaces for ECAD flows and internal API integration.
 

Qualifications:

•    MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering (or related field) and 8 years work experience in a software development role.

•    Strong C/C++ development skills with a good understanding of object-oriented design.

•    Good written and verbal communication skills; should be a quick learner and a team player.

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