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About this Lead Software Engineer role at Cadence Design Systems

Cadence Design Systems · Onsite · SAN JOSE

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

  • 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

The annual salary range for California is $114,800 to $213,200. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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How this Tech Lead salary compares

This role pays $164,000/yr — below the typical range for Tech Lead roles.

$152,725 median $185,250 $254,985

Typical range $164,150–$221,088/yr, from 69 comparable Tech Lead listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Tech Lead salary insights →

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