Lead Software Engineer

Posted:
6/23/2026, 6:58:46 AM

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

Experience Level(s):
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.

Key Qualifications 

  • Advanced experience working with LLM/ML/big data, such as Langchain, Spark, etc. 

  • Able to translate requirements into both high-level and detailed architectures 

  • Solid experience about architecture design, performance tuning 

  • In-depth understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems 

  • Development experience in Python, C++

  • Solid understanding of database fundamentals, with high proficiency in SQL 

  • Enthusiastic, highly motivated, and able to work collaboratively 

  • In-depth understanding of various technologies and frameworks with ability to combine into practical solutions 

  • EE/Semiconductor industry/EDA background is a plus

Education & Experience  

  • BS degree in Computer Science or related field, 5+ years of industry experience 

  • MS degree in Computer Science or related field, 3+ years of industry experience 

The annual salary range for California is $114,800 to $213,200. 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