Software Engineer (Integrity 3D-IC Infra)

Job Title

Software Engineer (Integrity 3D-IC Infra)

Role Summary

Develop software infrastructure and early-stage physical-design solutions for 3D-IC applications, with primary focus on pre-place-and-route methodology. Collaborate with customers and foundry partners to translate design and advanced-node requirements into scalable software.

Experience Level

Mid-level. No explicit years-of-experience stated in the posting.

Responsibilities

The role centers on designing and delivering early-stage physical-design flows and associated software infrastructure.

• Design and implement early-stage physical design (pre-PnR) flows and related tooling.
• Collect and analyze customer requirements and work with foundry partners to define technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain software components and infrastructure (primarily Java-based) for large-scale EDA workflows.
• Debug and maintain large legacy codebases; profile and optimize software performance and capacity.
• Define technical trade-offs, assess risks, and support cross-team integration and validation.
• Contribute to software architecture for large-scale data and design automation infrastructure.

Requirements

Key technical and professional requirements. "Must-have" items are listed first; additional desirable skills follow.

• Must-have: Strong Java development skills (JDK 11–25).
• Must-have: Tcl scripting and Linux shell scripting; comfortable in UNIX/Linux environments.
• Must-have: Solid knowledge of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
• Must-have: Proven ability to debug large codebases and work independently in a distributed/remote-capable model.
• Must-have: Strong analytical, organizational, and English communication skills; ability to interact professionally across teams.
• Nice-to-have: C++ familiarity (minor role), experience with EDA/CAD tools and handling large datasets.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with early-stage physical-design flows (pre-place-and-route) and software performance/capacity optimization.
• Nice-to-have: Exposure to forward-deployed AI in engineering workflows.

Education Requirements

Preferred: Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. The posting allows related technical fields; equivalent practical experience is not explicitly stated.

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.