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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $114,800.0 - $213,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Structures, Linux, Static Timing Analysis, Tcl (Programming Language), Multithreading, Scripting, Physical Design
- **Published:** May 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g1teis

## About the Role

Minimum Qualifications:Highly technical engineer with excellent problem solving skillsC/C++ software development experience in Linux environmentStrong understanding and extensive usage of data structures and algorithmsGreat communication skills and a strong desire for working with customersMS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science.Preferred:Knowledge of physical synthesis algorithms, timing analysis and multithreading is a strong plus.Prior R&D experience working on IC physical designs toolsHands on experience using the above physical design tools for design closure and knowledge of physical design flows a plus.Experience with Tcl and other scripting language



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