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# Principal SW Engineer

- **Company:** Cadence, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $154,000.0 - $286,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Tcl (Programming Language), YAML, Scripting, Virtual Agents, Physical Design
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/cadence/sr-principal-sw-engineer-3dic-pr-aidriven-eda-automation

## About the Role

* BS degree with 10+ years or MS degree and 5+ years of engineering work experience in the semiconductor industry.
 * Experience in physical implementation, place-and-route, and signoff tools. Familiar with Cadence digital flows and advanced packaging design with Allegro Package Designer.
 * Knowledge and experience in 3D-IC system planning, implementation, analysis, and signoff flows is a plus
 * Hands-on experience in scripting languages, such as TCL, Perl, YAML, and Python.
 * Good trouble-shooting and technical documentation skills.
 * A self-motivated, proactive leaner and team player, with excellent communication skills and a customer-oriented attitude.

## Description

* Product Engineer for Integrity 3D-IC.
 * Developing interfaces and integrating various Cadence tools and engines into the Integrity 3D-IC platform.
 * Working closely with R&D group to develop, integrate and enhance 3D-IC solutions, including 3D-IC system planning, implementation, and analysis/verification, and Agentic AI applications.
 * Collaborating with the field teams in customer engagement and providing technical support and guidance.
 * Communicating and coordinating with multiple R&D groups and field teams to enable 3D-IC solutions to customers.


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