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# Sr Principal C++ Software Engineer

- **Company:** Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Burlington, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithm Design, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Device Drivers, Linux Kernel, System Testing, TCP/IP, Strategies of Testing, Multithreading
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/sr-principal-c%2B%2B-software-engineer-burlington-ma-usa-58865932

## About the Role

a minimum of 10 years of experience OR MS with a minimum of 7 years of experience OR PhD with a minimum of 5 years of experience * Strong C++ software development experience * Distinguished C/C++ / STL programmer with collaborative mindset * Experience with data structures and algorithm design, complexity and performance tradeoffs * Linux kernel and/or device drivers experience is desirable * Experience with multi-threading programming and TCP/IP is a plus * Experience with any industry simulation or emulation products is a plus Key requirements * paid vacation * paid holidays * 401(k) plan with employer match * employee stock purchase plan * medical plan options * dental and vision plan options

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will help build the next generation Palladium emulation platform at Cadence, working with a small team of expert engineers to deliver high-quality emulation products used for multi-billion gate designs. You will shape features, interfaces, and test strategies that enable reliable, scalable software in a cross-functional setting. This is an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology and drive impact in the EDA space. You will work in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment with a clear focus on quality. Compensation / Benefits * Write C/C++ code to implement the emulation platform and features * Design features, flows, and interfaces for the emulation platforms with other engineers * Create functional, implementation, and test specifications for your code and features * Implement unit, integration, and system tests for your code and features * Collaborate with cross-functional teams across all aspects of Palladium Tasks * BS with a minimum of 10 years of experience OR MS with a minimum of 7 years of experience OR PhD with a minimum of 5 years of experience * Strong C++ software development experience * Distinguished C/C++ / STL programmer with collaborative mindset * Experience with data structures and algorithm design, complexity and performance tradeoffs * Linux kernel and/or device drivers experience is desirable * Experience with multi-threading programming and TCP/IP is a plus * Experience with any industry simulation or emulation products is a plus Key requirements * paid vacation * paid holidays * 401(k) plan with employer match * employee stock purchase plan * medical plan options * dental and vision plan options


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