Full-Stack Software Engineer - IDE, Web APIs, Infrastructure

Job Title

Full-Stack Software Engineer — IDE, Web APIs, Infrastructure

Role Summary

Join the Tensilica Products Group to design, build, and maintain processor-generator user interfaces and supporting infrastructure. Work spans Eclipse-based IDE components, web applications, VS Code/Thea integrations, REST APIs, and database systems.

Responsible for the full product lifecycle: requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and cross-team collaboration with hardware and architecture groups. Build tooling that developers rely on daily.

Experience Level

Mid-level. The posting indicates candidates with roughly 5–7 years of relevant experience (e.g., Master’s +5 years or Bachelor’s +7 years).

Responsibilities

Deliver and maintain IDE and web platform features, backend services, and test infrastructure.

• Design, develop, and maintain components of an Eclipse-based IDE and integrations for VS Code/Thea.
• Develop Web REST APIs and servlets to support remote functionality and database access.
• Implement and maintain web applications for customers and internal infrastructure.
• Analyze user needs and software requirements; adapt and improve existing software for performance and new hardware.
• Evolve SQL and other databases to support new features and scale.
• Engineer automated tests and integrate features into releases; support test phases.
• Collaborate with hardware, architecture, IDE, and support teams to deliver features.
• Integrate Agentic AI workflows into product features where applicable.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and domain experience.

• Strong programming skills in Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python.
• Experience building applications within IDE frameworks (Eclipse, VS Code, Thea).
• Experience building React web applications that interact with SQL databases via REST services.
• Experience developing and evolving SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience designing and building test systems for web and IDE-based applications.
• Fluency scripting and automating tasks on Windows and Linux systems.
• Foundational understanding of computer architecture and close collaboration with processor/architecture teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills, creativity, and initiative.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience developing AI agents and Agentic AI workflows.

Education Requirements

Posting specifies either a Master’s degree in computer science or a related field plus 5 years of related experience, or a Bachelor’s degree plus 7 years of related experience. Equivalent practical experience may be considered.

About the Company

Company: Cadence Design Systems

Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA

Cadence Design Systems is a global electronic design automation company that provides software, hardware, and intellectual property for designing advanced semiconductor chips. With over 25 years in the industry, Cadence is known for its innovative technology solutions and has been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. The company is dedicated to solving complex technical challenges in order to enable customers to create revolutionary products and experiences.