lead software engineer

SHANGHAI Until 8/23/2026 First posted November 3, 2025 Last posted November 3, 2025
Job description

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

This job is for an R&D position within the Quantus product group. As an R&D engineer , the successful candidate will work on research, new algorithm development, prototyping, and software engineering.

Position Requirements:

  • MS above in CS/EE or similar level of expertise with 3+ years of working experience.
  • Candidate should be proficient with C/C++ programming on Linux platform.
  • Knowledge on compiler and debugger technologies are highly preferred.
  • EDA/CAD tool development experience or software experience for FPGA is preferable.
  • Requires good communication skills, attention to details, and ability to work in multi-site/multi-person project.
  • Good team player with strong written and verbal communication skills.

We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

About this role

Summary

Research, develop algorithms, prototype, and engineer software for R&D projects.

Job title

lead software engineer

Experience level

3+ years

Industry

software

Location requirements

Shanghai, on-site work required

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C/C++Linuxcommunication

Preferred skills

compilerdebuggerFPGAEDACAD

Specializations

C/C++Linuxalgorithm developmentsoftware engineering
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Shanghai, China

On-site City