Software Engineer II

Cadence, a recognized leader in electronic design with over three decades of computational software expertise, is seeking a Software Engineer II for its Noida, India operations. We are looking for innovators who are passionate about making a significant impact in the world of technology. This role involves contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of advanced low-power design and verification tools for custom mixed-signal IP designs, specifically within our VPM R&D team.

You will apply your strong software development skills, including data structures and algorithms, in C++ and Tcl programming languages. Familiarity with the Linux operating system, shell scripting, and make-file concepts is essential. The position requires creating and reviewing functional specifications and developing robust unit and feature tests to ensure software quality and efficiency. Experience with low-power circuit design and verification concepts is crucial.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and troubleshoot sophisticated software programs using C/C++/Tcl in a Linux environment.
• Apply expertise in data structures, algorithms, and low-power circuit design principles.
• Create and review functional specifications for new product features.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive unit and feature tests.
• Enhance software stability and debugging capabilities.
• Optimize solutions for performance, memory usage, and scalability.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive team dynamic.
• Engage with customers to understand needs and provide creative solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics Engineering.
• 2-4 years of experience in complex software development and maintenance using C/C++.
• Strong foundation in software data structures and algorithms.
• Excellent debugging skills and the ability to prioritize issues effectively.
• Proficiency in a UNIX/Linux development environment, including shell scripting, GNU compilers, linkers, and make-file concepts.
• Experience with debugging tools (e.g., GDB), memory/runtime profiling tools (e.g., Valgrind), and static analysis tools (e.g., ASAN).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable Skills (Big Plus):

• Experience in Custom Analog Design and Verification.
• Expertise in Low power design and Verification for custom mixed-signal designs.
• Knowledge of Low Power Specification formats (e.g., IEEE1801 (UPF), Liberty, CPF).
• Familiarity with Digital Implementation flows on advanced nodes.
• Experience in EDA tool development.
• Knowledge of QT, GUI, and Tcl development.
• Proficiency in scripting languages and flow development.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and management.
• A proactive and creative approach to problem-solving.
• Effective cross-functional and cross-geographical collaboration.
• A commitment to integrity and continuous improvement.We are offering a permanent position in Noida, India, for individuals passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and solving challenging problems.