At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. The Cadence Virtuoso platform powers all of the latest design innovations in consumer, mobile, and enterprise electronics worldwide. We are looking for talented software engineers to join our team and contribute to the continued growth and success of Virtuoso, one of Cadence’s most successful products. Your work will have a significant impact on the future of smart technology. You’ll be contributing to the foundation on which our customers are building today’s artificial intelligence innovations, smart devices and self-driving cars. You are not a number at Cadence -- we encourage your innovative experience, independence and freedom to use your skills to make a difference. Basic Requirements: Educational Background + Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field. + Strong foundation in machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing (NLP). Technical Skills + Proficiency in Python and experience with frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow. + Familiarity with transformer architectures (e.g., LLaMA, GPT, Mistral). + Experience with fine-tuning and deploying LLMs using LoRA, PEFT, or similar techniques. + Understanding of reinforcement learning (RL) concepts, including RLHF and offline RL. + Basic understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and vector databases (e.g., Weaviate, FAISS). Development & Deployment + Comfortable working with LLM APIs and integrating them into applications. + Knowledge of MLOps best practices, including model evaluation, logging, and monitoring. + Experience with model merging techniques for optimizing LLM performance. + Exposure to optimization techniques such as quantization and distillation is a plus. Problem-Solving & Collaboration + Ability to work in a fast-paced research and development environment. + Strong analytical thinking and debugging skills. + Experience with rapid prototyping in open-source AI/ML projects. Bonus Skills (Nice to Have) + Experience contributing to AI research papers, hackathons, or Kaggle competitions. + Understanding of agentic frameworks like AutoGen or LangChain. 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.