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# Senior AI Engineer

- **Company:** Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $98,000.0 - $182,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Linux, Electronic Design Automation, Machine Learning
- **Published:** June 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/183B15D89E2648B9A66F833C69F859BB/job/

## About the Role

* Strong programming skills in C/C++
 * Solid foundation in data structures and algorithms
 * Experience with machine learning techniques and framework
 * Previous experience in EDA is preferable, and exposure to analog design is a big plus
 * Experience developing and debugging on Linux
 * Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative engineering team

Education & Experience

 * MS in EE/CS, or related field + 2 years of experience OR BS + 4 years of experience

## Description

We are looking for a talented Software Engineer with experience in Machine Learning.

You will work at the intersection of AI, high-performance software engineering, and electronic design automation (EDA) to build intelligent features that accelerate design productivity and enable smarter design exploration.

What You'll Do

 * Design and implement high-performance software in C/C++
 * Apply machine learning techniques to complex problems in analog design, layout, and design optimization
 * Architect scalable solutions that balance performance, memory efficiency, and software quality


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