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Software Engineer II - Innovus

Cadence Design Systems
November 2, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Seoul, GYEONGGI-DO, South Korea
EDA Jobs, Level - Mid-Career

Job Title

Software Engineer II - Innovus

Role Summary

Work on Innovus routing components to improve power, performance, area, and runtime. The role focuses on enhancing detailed and global routing engines, improving routing algorithms, debugging nanoroute issues reported by customers, and enabling technology for S2 and below.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Typically requires around 3+ years of relevant engineering experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include development and maintenance of routing functionality within Innovus and addressing customer issues.

  • Enhance routing algorithms and code to improve power, performance, area, and runtime compared with existing solutions.
  • Improve and extend detailed and global routing engines.
  • Analyze and debug Innovus nanoroute issues and respond to customer requests.
  • Enable technology for S2 node and below.

Requirements

Minimal and preferred qualifications for successful candidates.

  • Must-have: About 3+ years of related engineering experience.
  • Must-have: Proficiency in English for technical communication.
  • Nice-to-have: Industry experience developing and maintaining C++ applications on Linux.
  • Nice-to-have: Strong skills in designing data structures and algorithms.
  • Nice-to-have: Basic knowledge of semiconductor technology.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BS) in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering is cited in the posting; candidates holding a Master’s (MS) may qualify with reduced experience (about 1+ year). No specific certifications were mentioned.


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: 2026-11-02