At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. This position is for an R&D engineer, who will be involved in developing a multi-threaded and distributed physical synthesis core engine in Innovus Implementation System. The position involves interaction and collaboration with a highly motivated global R&D team Job duties: The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, troubleshooting and debugging software programs in the areas of physical synthesis. Work closely with product engineers/technical sales to provide engineering solutions and workarounds to make customers successful Minimum Qualifications:Highly technical engineer with excellent problem solving skillsC/C++ software development experience in Linux environmentStrong understanding and extensive usage of data structures and algorithmsGreat communication skills and a strong desire for working with customersMS (Ph.D. track a plus) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science.Preferred:Knowledge of physical synthesis algorithms, timing analysis and multithreading is a strong plus.Prior R&D experience working on IC physical designs toolsHands on experience using the above physical design tools for design closure and knowledge of physical design flows a plus.Experience with Tcl and other scripting language The annual salary range for California is $98,000 to $182,000. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t. 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.