Software Engineer I

Job Title

Software Engineer I

Role Summary

Join the Innovus placement team to develop and maintain placement-related features for a post end-of-line (PEOL) digital design platform. Work primarily on placement algorithms, tools, and integration within a Unix/Linux development environment.

Experience Level

Entry-level (0-1 years of professional experience).

Responsibilities

Contribute to placement project development, debugging, and maintenance within the Innovus platform.

• Implement and maintain placement-related software components and tools.
• Develop, test, and debug code in a Unix/Linux environment.
• Collaborate with team members to design and improve algorithms and optimizations.
• Prepare and present technical work in English to team and stakeholders.

Requirements

Key technical skills and attributes required or strongly preferred.

• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and advanced debugging ability on Unix/Linux; familiarity with gdb.
• Strong problem-solving skills and algorithmic thinking; familiarity with optimization algorithms is preferred.
• Experience with scripting languages; TCL is a plus.
• EDA backend knowledge is a strong plus.
• Good verbal and written English communication and presentation skills.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field; typically 0–1 years of 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.