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lead software engineer
Cadence
Burlington, MAPosted Sep 17, 2026 · 2h ago$102k – $189k
Full-time$102k – $189kLeadOn-siteEnterprise Software
About this role
Cadence is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Palladium Platform team in Burlington, MA. You will contribute to the development of the world's fastest emulator compiler, focusing on large-scale compile problems like logic optimization and distributed databases. This role offers an opportunity to apply your creativity and problem-solving skills in a challenging technical environment.
What we are looking for
6- Develop world's fastest emulator compiler
- Solve large-scale compile problems
- Apply multi-threading/distributed computing
- Proficiency in C++ and Linux
- MS with 2 years experience or PhD required
- Familiarity with build and version-control systems
Skills mentioned
2C++Linux
