Lead Software Engineer - Logic Synthesis
Cadence Design SystemsJob Title
Lead Software Engineer - Logic Synthesis
Role Summary
Develop and maintain the logic synthesizer used with Palladium. Deliver new VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog feature support, perform logic optimization, and improve synthesizer performance and reliability.
Work within the EDA software R&D team in Shanghai and collaborate with cross-site engineering and verification teams to ship synthesis capabilities.
Experience Level
Senior (Lead). The posting specifies 3–5 years of industry experience.
Responsibilities
Primary technical responsibilities include development, feature implementation, and performance improvements for the synthesizer.
- Design, implement, and maintain synthesizer codebase (primarily C/C++).
- Add and validate VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog feature support in the synthesizer.
- Perform logic optimization and improve synthesis performance and resource usage.
- Diagnose and fix synthesis bugs; ensure code quality and maintainability.
- Collaborate with verification, product, and multi-site engineering teams to integrate and validate features.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and professional behaviors.
- Proficient in C/C++ and strong understanding of operating system concepts.
- Experience with design modeling using Verilog/SystemVerilog, VHDL, or SystemC.
- Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work on multi-site projects.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with RTL modeling of BFMs and verification methodologies such as UVM and SC/TLM.
- EDA/CAD tool development experience or logic design verification experience.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude code).
Education Requirements
Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field, with 3–5 years of industry 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.
