Sr. Principal Software Engineer
Cadence Design Systems · Austin, TX
About this role
Cadence Design Systems is hiring a senior-level Software Engineer based in Austin, TX. The posting calls out experience with C, Linux, Design Systems, Frontend Development. Compensation is listed at $196,000–$364,000 per year.
- Role
- Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Tech leadership
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
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Job description
from Cadence Design Systems careersAt Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Cadence Design Systems is looking for a highly motivated software engineer to work with the Modus R&D engineering team in the Front-End Design business unit. You will be part of a team responsible for designing, developing, debugging and supporting Design-for-Test software. Development responsibilities will include software development in the area of VLSI Design Automation focusing on Design-for-Test logic insertion and verification.
Position Requirements: The successful candidate will possess the following combination of education and experience:
•MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
•Proficient in C/C++
•Excellent programming and software engineering skills
•Excellence in algorithm and data structure design
•Proficiency in digital logic design
•Experience with UNIX and/or LINUX platforms is preferred
•Knowledge of Design-for-Test techniques is preferred
•Familiarity with Hardware Description Languages (Verilog or VHDL) is a plus
•Strong ability to learn
•Strong analysis and problem solving skills
•Prior experience with large software development projects is highly recommended
•Good communication skill is preferred as the development team is distributed