Lead Software Engineer

Posted:
8/30/2026, 5:36:55 PM

Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ San Jose, California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
On-site

Pay:
$123k–$320k/yr

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

EDUCATION :

•    BE/BTech/ME/MTech in Computer Science/Mechanical/Structural or equivalent

WORK EXPERIENCE :

    7+ years of experience in C/C++/Python programming with exposure to client server programming
    Working knowledge of C# (Or Java), Multithreading.
    Experience in working on Windows and Linux operating systems
    Understanding of software components architecture and API designs (reusable software)
    Experience with any one test frameworks e.g. GoogleTest, PyTest etc.
    Release and build automation with Azure Git Pipelines

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

•    Object-oriented language, Software Architecture, Build System, Debugging
•    Low level understanding of Geometry/Visualization software development
•    Domain expertise in CAD/CAM/CAE would be an added advantag
•    AI Assisted coding exposure
•    Good aptitude, multi-tasking and passion to develop simulation software with minimum supervision.


DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES :

•    Design and develop reusable software components like Geometry/Visualization/Simulation.
•    Quick learner who can follow set coding standards in accordance with a development methodology and processes
•    Utilizes software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, build processes, and debuggers in the software development process defined by the organization (CI/CD)
•    Designs, Creates, and executes new set of test automation framework/functionality as part of a software project
•    Willing to take technical ownership of the project by architecting innovative solutions.
•    Proactive in maintaining highest quality of components used by multiple products

We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

Cadence Design Systems

Website: https://www.cadence.com/

Headquarter Location: San Jose, California, United States

Employee Count: 5001-10000

Year Founded: 1988

IPO Status: Public

Industries: Aerospace ⋅ Electronic Design Automation (EDA) ⋅ Hardware ⋅ Mobile ⋅ Semiconductor ⋅ Software

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