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# Software Engineer II, Synthesis

- **Company:** Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $101,500.0 - $188,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Linux, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Software Engineering, Static Timing Analysis, Tcl (Programming Language), Multithreading, Distributed Programming, Information Technology, Power Analysis (Cryptography), Physical Design
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/SAN-JOSE/Software-Engineer-II--Synthesis_R55632-1

## About the Role

The successful candidate will possess the following combination of education and experience:

 * MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, PhD is preferred
 * Proficient in C/C++
 * Excellent programming and software engineering skills
 * Experience with UNIX and/or LINUX platforms is preferred
 * Strong knowledge of Tcl is preferred
 * Experience with multithreaded and/or distributed programming is preferred
 * Prior experience with large software development projects is highly recommended
 * Prior experience with timing analysis software development projects is highly recommended

 * Strong ability to learn
 * Strong analysis and problem solving skills
 * Good communication skill is preferred as the development team is distributed

Most importantly, we are looking for hard working, innovative engineers who enjoy working with a great team in a high-performance culture.

## Description

Cadence Design Systems is looking for a highly motivated software engineer to work as a member of the R&D staff on Cadence's Genus Synthesis Solution product. Genus is a complete product that encompasses logic synthesis and physical design. The product breadth means we are looking for skilled and motivated candidates with backgrounds in logic synthesis, word-level synthesis, static timing analysis, computer architecture, verification, RTL compilation, placement, power analysis, routing, extraction, and optimization. You will be part of a team responsible for creating the innovative technologies required for technology leadership in this space. Development responsibilities include designing, developing, troubleshooting, debugging and supporting the Genus software product.


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