Software Engineer II

Posted:
11/21/2025, 6:54:20 AM

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

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

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

You will work in a team of physical verification experts and will contribute to performance improvements and scalability of an industry-leading software product. You will learn the details of a large project development process in a dynamic corporate environment.

Position Requirements:
• MS degree in CS/EE or an equivalent with 5+ years of work experience
• Quick learning and good communication abilities
• Ability to work on a project and do research independently
• Excellent programming skills and practical C++ experience
• Knowledge of graph algorithms and computational geometry
• Python familiarity and EDA domain knowledge are a plus

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