Lead Software Engineer
About this role
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Job Description
As a member of our Placement Team, you will design, develop, maintain, and enhance our cutting-edge detailed placement technologies. You will work at the forefront of advanced semiconductor design, developing lithography-driven placement solutions for leading-edge process nodes.
The primary responsibility of this role is to design, develop, troubleshoot, and debug software applications on Unix/Linux platforms.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead the development and maintenance of core placement algorithms.
- Design, implement, and enhance advanced placement technologies and methodologies.
- Collaborate with the Routing and OPT teams to define and develop next-generation algorithms.
- Conduct peer code reviews and maintain high standards for code quality, scalability, thread safety, and test coverage.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to improve solution quality, performance, and usability.
Requirements
- Strong software development skills in C/C++.
- Solid understanding of QoR (Quality of Results) and PPA (Performance, Power, and Area) optimization.
- Proven experience with EDA back-end design flows, including placement, timing analysis, optimization, and routing.
- Strong interest in and understanding of developing complex software systems on Unix/Linux platforms.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Experience working with TSMC and semiconductor design companies is a strong plus.
- M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field required; Ph.D. preferred.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Lead Software Engineer position at cadence located?
This Lead Software Engineer role at cadence is based in HSINCHU. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Lead Software Engineer role at cadence full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Lead Software Engineer role at cadence.
How do I apply for the Lead Software Engineer position at cadence?
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When was the Lead Software Engineer job at cadence posted?
This Lead Software Engineer position at cadence was posted on Sep 3, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Lead Software Engineer
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