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Lead C++ Software Engineer

📍 Location
San Jose
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 17, 2026

About the Role

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
We are looking for an exceptional C++ software engineer to join the Protium Software Development Team to d evelop and enhance the Protium FPGA-Based Prototyping product which is used by leading CPU/GPU/HyperScaler companies for pre-Silicon software validation of their SOC’s.


You will develop new algorithms and optimizations for QoR (Quality of Results) and performance for the Protium Compiler working with a small team of super star engineers to develop our next generation FPGA based verification platform.


Responsibilities:

+ Implement new algorithm and enhancements in C/C++ based code to implement the software stack for the FPGA based platform with special focus on synthesis / technology mapping.

+ Develop the EDA automation flow for the platform with other engineers.

+ Write Design Specifications and Unit T...

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