Sr Principal Software Engineer

Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality.

Cadence customers are the world's most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health.

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Job Title: Senior Principal Software Engineer

Location: IMEC Campus, Leuven, Belgium

Reports to: Software Architect

Job Overview:

• Research, design, and develop Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software.
• Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements.
• Support Imec on-site with leading edge process node development

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop new features in the area of cell placement based on Imec research requirements.
• Fix software bugs, and perform maintenance.
• Consult with customers or other departments on project status, proposals, or technical issues. Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan new functions.
• Prepare reports or correspondence concerning project specifications activities, or status.

Job Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of industry experience, OR
• M.S. in the same fields with 9+ years of industry experience.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and data structures/algorithms.
• Solid understanding of EDA tools and IC physical design concepts.
• Experience with cell placement algorithms or related optimization techniques is a plus.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 

Travel: Some travel to California, USA, to work with wider Cadence R&D team