Sr Principal Software Engineer

HSINCHU Until 8/21/2026 First posted April 22, 2026 Last posted April 22, 2026
Job description

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

Job overview 
Software Engineer needed for development and support next generation power analysis tools at sign off level. This position plays a crucial part in shaping our cutting-edge technology, enabling us to deliver powerful solutions to our customers in the EDA space.

Job Responsibilities:

  • R&D engineers collaborating with a large team of EDA professionals from diverse backgrounds to design and deliver best-in-class software for power analysis.
  • R&D engineers work on complex applications which interface with other applications in a large suite of highly connected applications to enable next-generation solutions with superior performance and usability.  
  • Additionally, the role involves writing specifications, developing code to meet the requirements of our external customers, and working closely with application AEs to understand customer requirements, create specifications, and implement effective solutions.

Job Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in software development using C/C++, with a focus in working with complex algorithms and performance
  • Experience in developing EDA tools
  • Must be a fast learner and must demonstrate strong aptitude for out-of-the-box thinking and problem solving
  • Algorithmic knowledge relating to graphs is a plus
  • Familiarity with Spice deck and Spectre tools would be an added advantage.

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

About this role

Summary

Develops power analysis tools, collaborates with EDA team, and delivers high-performance software solutions.

Job title

Sr Principal Software Engineer

Experience level

10+ years

Industry

software

Location requirements

Hsinchu, no remote work mentioned

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C++software developmentEDA tools

Preferred skills

graph algorithmsspice deckspectre tools

Specializations

power analysisEDAperformancealgorithms
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Hsinchu, North District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan

On-site City