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# Lead Software Engineer , Synthesis

- **Company:** Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $114,800.0 - $213,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Linux, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Routing, Software Engineering, Static Timing Analysis, Tcl (Programming Language), Multithreading, Distributed Programming, Information Technology, Power Analysis (Cryptography), Physical Design
- **Published:** June 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/3C34E09553A347399F7932E57E028CDD/job/

## About the Role

* BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
 * Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming.
 * Excellent programming and software engineering skills.
 * Experience with UNIX and/or LINUX platforms is preferred.
 * Strong knowledge of Tcl is preferred.
 * Experience with multithreaded and/or distributed programming is preferred.
 * Prior experience with large software development projects is highly recommended.
 * Prior experience with timing analysis software development projects is highly recommended.

Key Competencies

 * Strong ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Good communication skills - ability to work effectively in a distributed team environment.

## Description

* Design, develop, troubleshoot, debug, and support the Genus Synthesis Solution software.
 * Collaborate with a distributed development team to create innovative technologies for logic synthesis and physical design.
 * Contribute to the advancement of solutions in areas such as logic synthesis, word-level synthesis, static timing analysis, computer architecture, verification, RTL compilation, placement, power analysis, routing, extraction, and optimization.
 * Participate in large-scale software development projects, including timing analysis software initiatives.
 * Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and performance of delivered solutions.


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