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Cadence Design Systems, Inc. Principal C++ Software Engineer in Mount Royal, Canada

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

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

Protium Prototyping Platform is part of the Cadence Dynamic Duo that has been a huge success with our customers. With Cadence® Protium™ prototyping platforms, design and verification teams can rapidly bring up a prototype and provide a pre-silicon platform for early software development, system validation, and hardware regressions.

The Principal Software Engineer will be responsible for design and development of new features and algorithms mainly in development of a new Custom Prototyping Flow. The Principal Software Engineer will accomplish this by carefully discussing the implementation specification with the team spread across different geographies. The candidate is also expected work with technical support lead and key customers to resolve implementation or usage issues.

You will be working with a dream team on providing a breakthrough solution in the multi FPGA prototyping space.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

  • Bachelors in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 7 years of related experience, or Masters with a minimum of 5 years of related experience, or PhD with a minimum of 1 years of related experience

  • A minimum of at least 2 years of relevant industry experience in algorithmic software development for FPGAs

  • Strong desire and ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment

  • Eagerness to learn and master new technologies and build the best systems possible.

  • Very strong development experience in a general-purpose language (e.g. C++, C#, Java)

  • Strong CS fundamentals background in data structures, algorithms, systems architecture

  • Experience in logic optimization, compilation of RTL memory models, Arithmetic Operators, optimizing the mapped elements based on area/delay tradeoffs.

  • Ability and desire to work on all parts of the stack (algorithms, databases, UI) and revisit traditional synthesis and optimization algorithms using emerging technologies in machine learning and big data.

  • Knowledge of Logic Simulators and exposure to multi-threaded / concurrent programming are pluses.

  • An incredible desire for quality and perfection... and the judgement to temper it when necessary to ship.

  • A healthy sense of fun!

    We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

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Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences.

Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. 
Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence.

Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.

Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.

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