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Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
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Coventry, West Midlands
Principle Software Engineer
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At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Are you ready to join the team that is changing the way the world does chip design? Today's chips and systems are becoming too complex to continue design with the traditional RTL design techniques so the industry is moving to a higher level of design abstraction using SystemC and High Level Synthesis. The Stratus High Level Synthesis (HLS) product from Cadence synthesizes SystemC input models into high quality Verilog RTL based on a target technology library and user constraints. Stratus is already in production flows at many of the industry's top semiconductor and systems companies. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of one of the many complex phases of the Stratus synthesis process. This includes implementing in C++ many modern algorithms, design and implementation of complex data structures and understanding the hardware implications of C++ synthesis. Come join our experienced team of outstanding software and hardware developers! Role: Sr Software Engineer Location: Coventry, UK Responsibilities: + Own, develop and maintain a portion of the Stratus C++ code base + Absorb requirements specifications for new features and write accompanying function specifications for the development process + Work closely with team members to develop techniques to increase the capability, capacity and stability of Stratus + Interface with regression system to test code commits as part of the development process Position Requirements: + BSc/BA in CS or EE (or equivalent science) + 3 years of related experience, or + MS in CS or EE (or equivalent science) + 1 years of related experience Additional Qualifications: + Good working knowledge of Modern C++ software design + Strong understanding of software data structures and algorithms + Basic understanding of the Verilog RTL design process + Hardware, especially VLSI, design a plus + Scripting language skills in Perl, Python or TCL a plus + Excellent written and oral communication skills + Team player. Responds to input from others and willing to speak up when help or information is needed A Great Place to Do Great Work Employees join Cadence because of our innovation and stay because of our culture. Working at Cadence means working alongside the industry's brightest people and innovating for some of the biggest companies around the globe. Our employees feel empowered and supported to make their mark on the future of technology. We're doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can't. 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.