Software Engineer II, AI Platform

Posted:
6/29/2026, 6:47:08 PM

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

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
AI & Machine Learning ⋅ Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
On-site

Pay:
$102k–$189k/yr

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

If you are an individual who enjoys an exciting, fast-moving environment and daily technical challenges as much as we do, this role will be a great fit for you. We are currently looking for an LLM/ML engineer who will be a key contributor in building scalable and resilient Agentic AI solutions.

Key Qualifications 

  • Advanced experience working with core EDA,  LLM/ML or data analytics, such as Langchain, Spark, Pytorch, Tensorflow etc.
  • Able to translate requirements into both high-level and detailed architectures 
  • Understanding of AI/ML fundamentals
  • In-depth understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems 
  • Development experience in Python, C++ or similar programming languages
  • Enthusiastic, highly motivated, and able to work collaboratively 
  • In-depth understanding of various technologies and frameworks with ability to combine into practical solutions 
  • Hands-on experience of building agentic AI solutions is a plus

Education & Experience  

  • BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields, 3+ years of industry experience 
  • MS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields

The annual salary range for California is $101,500 to $188,500. 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.

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

Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas