Software Engineer II , Synthesis

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📍 SAN JOSEFull time💰 USD 102K–189K

About this role

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

Cadence Design Systems is seeking a highly motivated software engineer to join our Research & Development staff for the Genus Synthesis Solution product. Genus is a comprehensive tool suite for logic synthesis and physical design, offering broad functionality that drives technology leadership in the electronic design automation (EDA) space. As a member of our innovative team, you will contribute to designing, developing, troubleshooting, debugging, and supporting the Genus software product.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
     

Required Qualifications

  • 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.
     

Why Cadence?

At Cadence, you will be surrounded by hard-working, innovative engineers who thrive in a high-performance culture. If you are passionate about technology and enjoy collaborating with talented colleagues to develop industry-leading software, we encourage you to apply.

The annual salary range for California is $101,500 to $188,500. 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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What is the salary for the Software Engineer II , Synthesis role at cadence?
The listed salary for this Software Engineer II , Synthesis position at cadence is USD 102K–189K. This is an Full time role.
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This Software Engineer II , Synthesis role at cadence is based in SAN JOSE. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This Software Engineer II , Synthesis position at cadence was posted on Jun 25, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Software Engineer II , Synthesis
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