Software Engineer

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Job Duties: - Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs for multinational computational software company. - Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. - Utilize graduate-level research and analysis skills to analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan modification of existing systems. - Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. - Analyze current data processing to obtain information on limitations or capabilities for improvements. - Confer with engineers, programmers, and others to design subsystems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces. - Consult with customers or other departments on project proposals or technical issues such as software system design or maintenance. - Coordinate installation of software systems. - Design, develop, and modify software systems by using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design. - Develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures, programming, or documentation. - Modify existing software to correct errors, port to new hardware, or upgrade interfaces and improve performance. - Prepare reports or correspondence concerning project specifications, activities, or status. - Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements. - Work with other programmers, designers, technologists, technicians, or other engineering or scientific personnel. - Develop C++ code. - Improve the performance of the algorithms. - Investigate customer issues. - Work with other teams to improve the integration. - Write test cases. - Perform code reviews and discuss issues within the team. - Some telecommuting permitted. Qualifications: - Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or related field. - Utilize C++ to debug and resolve issues, refactor and optimize code, and enhance and develop new features. - Scripting with python - Data structure and algorithm, including STL, sort, backtracking, or Dynamic Programming (DP) - Fundamental AI and Machine Learning knowledge - Working within an Agile development methodology The annual salary range for California is $153,493 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 base salary range is a guideline, and individual total 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. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.