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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Cadence, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $114,800.0 - $213,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Signal Integrity, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/cadence/lead-software-engineer-d921c4

## About the Role

The Sigrity R&D team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer to help drive innovation and technical excellence across our product line. This is a unique opportunity to work on state-of-the-art technologies and make a meaningful impact on both the Sigrity platform and Cadence's broader product ecosystem., * MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field + 3 years experience OR PhD + 0 years

 * Strong foundation in computational electromagnetics and circuit theory
 * Proficiency in C++ with experience in performance-critical software development
 * Experience developing and maintaining electromagnetic field solvers
 * Working knowledge of signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), electromagnetic interference (EMI), and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

What Sets You Apart

 * Passion for solving complex, large-scale engineering problems
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced R&D environment

## Description

* Design, develop, and optimize high-performance algorithms
 * Contribute to the development and enhancement of field solvers for large-scale, complex systems
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable, and high-quality software solutions
 * Improve performance, accuracy, and scalability of tools
 * Participate in architecture and technical decision-making for next-generation products