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Lead Software Engineer — Jasper R&D

Cadence Design Systems
July 30, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil
EDA Jobs, Level - Senior

Job Title

Lead Software Engineer — Jasper R&D

Role Summary

Lead engineer on the Jasper Clock Domain Crossing (CDC) team within System Verification. The role focuses on testing, validating and deploying Jasper CDC features and collaborating with R&D and customers to diagnose and resolve issues.

Experience Level

Senior level. The posting expects 5+ years of applicable software development or verification experience.

Responsibilities

Primary technical and team responsibilities include:

  • Develop and run tests, validate results, and deploy enhancements for Jasper CDC features.
  • Analyze software issues, gather diagnostics and produce actionable reports for R&D.
  • Collaborate with R&D and customer teams to review test results and define next steps.
  • Debug, maintain and improve C++/Unix-based verification software and test harnesses.
  • Communicate findings clearly in written and verbal form to cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and qualities:

  • Strong knowledge of advanced data structures and algorithms.
  • Solid object-oriented programming skills and proven C++ development experience.
  • Experience working in a Unix/Linux environment.
  • Professional-level written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with distributed teams and customers.

Nice-to-have:

  • Experience with version control systems.
  • Scripting experience (Tcl or Python).
  • Knowledge or experience with formal verification or simulation.
  • Familiarity with EDA and VLSI design, including Verilog or VHDL.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's (BS) or Master’s (MS) degree in Engineering or Computer Science is required (as stated). The posting also specifies 5+ years of applicable experience.


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.

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Date Posted: 2026-07-30