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Sr. Principal Software Engineer, Physical Verification

Cadence Design Systems
September 19, 2026
Full-time
On-site
San Jose, California, United States
$161,000 - $299,000 USD yearly
EDA Jobs, Level - Senior

Job Title

Sr. Principal Software Engineer, Physical Verification

Role Summary

Join an R&D team building software for physical verification of advanced semiconductor nodes. The role focuses on designing, implementing, validating, and documenting software that solves geometric and mathematical verification challenges for next-generation chips.

The team is geographically distributed and collaborates across engineering and product groups to deliver reliable verification tools.

Experience Level

Senior-level - the posting specifies 10+ years of professional experience in relevant software development.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include development, verification, and collaboration to advance physical verification capabilities.

  • Design, develop, and implement software for physical verification of advanced semiconductor devices.
  • Validate, maintain, and document software to ensure reliability and accuracy.
  • Solve complex mathematical and geometric problems related to verification.
  • Collaborate with global team members and participate in code reviews and technical discussions.
  • Contribute to process improvements and quality assurance for verification tools.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and preferred additional skills are listed below.

  • Must-have: Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming.
  • Must-have: Solid problem-solving skills and experience tackling technical challenges in software engineering.
  • Must-have: Effective written and verbal communication for cross-team collaboration.
  • Nice-to-have: Exceptional mathematics background for geometric and algorithmic problems.
  • Nice-to-have: Expertise in physical verification, computational geometry, or related domains.
  • Nice-to-have: Experience developing engineering or scientific applications and ability to learn new technologies quickly.

Education Requirements

Master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering is specified in the posting.


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: 2026-09-17