Software Engineer II, AI Platform

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SAN JOSE Until 8/22/2026 3+ years exp First posted June 10, 2026 Last posted June 10, 2026
Job description

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

If you are an individual who enjoys an exciting, fast-moving environment and daily technical challenges as much as we do, this role will be a great fit for you. We are currently looking for an LLM/ML engineer who will be a key contributor in building scalable and resilient Agentic AI solutions.

Key Qualifications 

  • Advanced experience working with core EDA,  LLM/ML or data analytics, such as Langchain, Spark, Pytorch, Tensorflow etc.
  • Able to translate requirements into both high-level and detailed architectures 
  • Understanding of AI/ML fundamentals
  • In-depth understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems 
  • Development experience in Python, C++ or similar programming languages
  • Enthusiastic, highly motivated, and able to work collaboratively 
  • In-depth understanding of various technologies and frameworks with ability to combine into practical solutions 
  • Hands-on experience of building agentic AI solutions is a plus

Education & Experience  

  • BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields, 3+ years of industry experience 
  • MS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields

The annual salary range for California is $101,500 to $188,500. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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About this role

Summary

Build scalable AI solutions, work with data structures, algorithms, frameworks, and collaborate on engineering teams.

Job title

Software Engineer II, AI Platform

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Must be in SAN JOSE or remote allowed

Salary

$102k–$189k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

PythonC++ML fundamentalsdata structuresalgorithmsdistributed systems

Preferred skills

LangchainSparkPytorchTensorflowAI/ML

Specializations

LLMMLdata analyticsAI solutionsdistributed systems
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Jose, CA, USA

Hybrid City