Lead Software Engineer

BEIJING Until 8/22/2026 First posted February 6, 2026 Last posted February 6, 2026
Job description

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

This position is for a device modeling engineer responsible for developing and maintaining high-efficiency compact device models for use in Spice-like circuit simulation software.

Requirements: 

  • Master degree + above 3~4 years of working experience or PHD. Degree + above 1~2 years of working experience.
  • Strong background in semiconductor and device physics, and device modeling.
  • Master the C/C++ programming skill.
  • Good English communication skill both verbally and in writing.
  • Good problem-solving skill and teamwork spirit.
  • Familiarity with the development of VerilogA/VHDL models is a plus.
  • Familiarity with the methods of numerical analysis and matrix calculation is a plus.
  • Knowing the script language, such as Python, Perl, or Tcl, is a plus.
  • Knowledge in circuit analysis and simulation tools, such as Spectre/Hspice, is a plus. 

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About this role

Summary

Develop and maintain high-efficiency device models for circuit simulation software.

Job title

Lead Software Engineer

Experience level

master's degree + 3-4 years or PhD + 1-2 years

Industry

software

Location requirements

On-site in Beijing, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C/C++problem-solvingteamworkVerilogA/VHDLnumerical analysismatrix calculationPythonPerlTclcircuit analysisspectrehspice

Preferred skills

VerilogA/VHDLPythonPerlTclspectrehspice

Specializations

device modelingcircuit simulationsemiconductordevice physics
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Beijing, China

On-site City