About the role
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Job Title: Principal Software Engineer
Location: Cork
Reports to: Principal Software Engineer
Job Overview:
Cadence Design Systems is looking for a highly motivated software engineer to work with the R&D engineering team in the Digital & Signoff Group.
Job Responsibilities:
This role will be with the Quantus product. Quantus is the industry leading parasitic extraction software product that enables cutting edge chip design across the globe. R&D Software Engineering role in Parasitic Extraction area is a multi-faceted position encapsulating a mix of software development, algorithm development, software debugging, performance optimization, accuracy analysis, GUI development and integration with layout/schematic editors as well as state of the art simulators.
You will be also expected to design, develop, fix bugs and respond to customer queries, define project completion checklists; collaborate with cross-function teams.
You will have a chance to contribute to the main Physical Verification flows in EDA industry and your work will be visible through billions of electronic devices deployed worldwide.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in computer Science or Electrical Engineering; + 7 years of related experience or
- Masters + 5 years related experience
Key Skills
- Hands-on coding & debugging (C++) in a UNIX environment for computationally intensive applications. Experience of working with multiple developers on large codebases is valued
- Proven ability to make programs run faster and consume less memory using algorithmic optimization, multi-threading, distribution, HPC. Ability to analyse complexity (big O notation) is a must
- Familiar with the full software development lifecycle from Requirements to final delivery.
- Software development environments, version control, Linux, scripting languages such as Tcl/Perl/Python
- Excellent communication skills - the ability to share complex ideas & information is paramount.
Additional Skills/Preferences:
- Existing EDA tool development experience
- Maths or physics background with knowledge and implementation experience of any of the following: Computational geometry, numerical methods, solving large systems of linear equations, Maxwell’s equations & model order reduction
- GUI development, ideally using QT
- Knowledge and implementation experience with the chip design flow, layout connectivity, parasitic extraction, LEF/DEF is a big plus
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Aplyr's read
Cadence Design Systems excels in electronic design automation, attracting professionals passionate about integrated circuits and system-on-chip innovations.
What's promising
- •Cadence is a leader in electronic design automation, providing cutting-edge tools for semiconductor design.
- •The company offers diverse career paths, from digital verification to automotive solutions engineering.
- •Cadence's global presence provides opportunities for international collaboration and growth.
What to watch
- •The niche focus on EDA may limit opportunities for those seeking broader tech roles.
- •High competition in the semiconductor industry could impact job stability and growth.
- •Frequent technical updates require continuous learning, which may be challenging for some employees.
Why Cadence Design Systems
- •Cadence's software is integral to designing advanced integrated circuits and systems on chips.
- •The company has a strong reputation for innovation in electronic design automation.
- •Cadence's partnerships with leading tech firms enhance its influence in the semiconductor industry.
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About Cadence Design Systems
Cadence Design Systems provides electronic design automation (EDA) software and engineering services for the design of integrated circuits, systems on chips, and printed circuit boards.
