At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. The Tensilica IP division of Cadence is looking for a system software engineer to join our world-class software development team. This position involves working on software development and debug tools, low level system libraries, and third party / open source software ports. Collaboration with other teams to create new products and resolve customer issues is required. Responsibilities: * Design, develop and maintain software in some or all of the following areas: * Open source based gcc/llvm toolchains * C and C++ standard libraries * low level system software and libraries * Assist in testing and verification of new hardware features * Work with customer engineering, hardware engineering and other teams to analyze and resolve complex issues * Create and maintain internal and user documentation Requirements: * MS degree in CS/EE. Outstanding candidates with BS degrees will also be considered. * 4+ years of experience in a related field. Some exposure to hardware development is preferred. * Strong C/C++ and assembly skills. Must be comfortable reading disassembly and correlating with source code. * Experience building/porting/maintaining open source tools, especially embedded gcc/llvm toolchains, is highly desirable. * Experience with embedded software development. * Good understanding of processor architecture and associated hardware concepts. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Here you are. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t. Additional Jobs (https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/addl\_jobs) Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. 
Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence. Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class. Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.