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Cadence Design Systems is hiring a mid-level AI Engineer in the machine learning function based in San Jose, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, LLMs. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $101,500–$188,500 per year.

Role: AI Engineer
Function: machine learning
Level: mid
Track: Individual contributor
Employment: Full-time
Location: San Jose, CA
Education: Bachelor's degree
Posted: Apr 20, 2026

AI Summary

Mid-level software engineer improving Cadence Virtuoso place and route infrastructure using machine learning and graph theory. Requires BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field, strong Python proficiency, ML/deep learning expertise, and experience with LLM APIs and RAG systems.

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Job description

from Cadence Design Systems careers

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 a passionate software developer to join Virtuoso place and route infrastructure team and improve our place route foundation. We use advanced math, computer science, graph theory and machine learning to solve the routing problem.

Basic Requirements:

Educational Background

BS/MS/Phd in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field.
Strong foundation in machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing (NLP) and LLM.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in Python and experience with frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, SciKit, etc.
Basic understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and vector databases.
Comfortable working with LLM APIs and integrating them into applications.
A solid understanding of machine learning concepts (e.g., supervised/unsupervised learning, NLP, computer vision) and algorithms is crucial.
Proficiency in Python is essential. C++ also valuable.
Domain knowledge in analog circuits design and layout, and VLSI design flow is preferred

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.

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