Software Engineer (Integrity 3D-IC Infra)

Job Title

Software Engineer (Integrity 3D-IC Infra)

Role Summary

Develop digital central solutions for 3D-IC applications, focusing on early-stage physical design flows (pre-place-and-route). Work closely with customers and foundry partners to translate advanced-node requirements into production software solutions.

This role emphasizes software design and infrastructure for large datasets and early-stage optimization rather than implementation or sign-off tools.

Experience Level

Mid-level. No specific years of experience were stated.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include designing and implementing software for early-stage 3D-IC physical design flows and collaborating across teams and partners.

• Design and implement early-stage physical design flows (pre-place-and-route) for 3D-IC applications.
• Work with customers and foundry partners to gather requirements and translate them into software features.
• Develop scalable data and software infrastructure to handle large datasets.
• Optimize software performance and capacity; improve usability.
• Maintain and debug large legacy codebases; perform root-cause analysis.
• Write and maintain code, primarily in Java, with Tcl and Linux shell scripting; some C++ work.
• Document designs and present technical work to internal and external stakeholders.
• Work independently in a non-face-to-face/distributed model and interact professionally across teams.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and professional capabilities; degrees are summarized under Education Requirements.

• Proficient in Java (JDK 11–25), Tcl scripting, and Linux shell scripting.
• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals: data structures and algorithms; familiarity with computational geometry, parallel programming, compilers, and databases is beneficial.
• Experience debugging and working with large legacy codebases.
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming and UNIX/Linux environments; familiarity with Windows is beneficial.
• Self-driven learner with good analytical, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to assess task value, requirements, risks, and trade-offs; strong cross-team communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently without face-to-face supervision.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with EDA/CAD tools and desktop applications for large-scale datasets.
• Familiarity with early-stage physical design flows prior to place-and-route.
• Experience with software performance optimization, capacity planning, and usability design.
• Exposure to forward-deployed AI in engineering workflows.
• Practical C++ experience (minor role).

Education Requirements

Preferred: Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Relevant technical backgrounds (computer science fundamentals, computational geometry, parallel programming, compilers, databases) are expected. The posting does not state a strict degree requirement beyond this preference.

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.