Cadence Design Systems

Software Architect, 3DIC P&R & AI-driven EDA Automation

Cadence Design Systems$178K — $331K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in EDA software development or automation.
  • Proficient in Tcl, Python, and C++ programming languages.
  • Hands-on experience with EDA tools like Innovus.
  • Solid understanding of your 3DIC processes and related design flows.
  • Ability to manage complex design issues with high bump counts and multi-region challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Build scalable EDA flows with modern programming languages.
  • Develop AI-driven automation tools tailored for 3DIC applications.
  • Integrate 3DIC workflows into a comprehensive system platform.
  • Design efficient workflows to enhance usability and debugging.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to set requirements and validate designs.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation and paid holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Full Job Description

We are looking for a Software Architect to help build scalable EDA flows and AI-driven automation for advanced 3DIC applications. This role will focus on developing robust flow-generation capabilities, debugging assistance, root-cause analysis, and platform integration for 3DIC, interposer, and RDL system flows.

Core Responsibilities
  • Build scalable EDA flows using C++, Tcl, Python, and Java.
  • Develop AI/LLM-based automation for 3DIC applications, including flow generation, debugging assistants, and root-cause analysis capabilities.
  • Integrate 3DIC flows into a broader platform system supporting 3DIC, interposer, and RDL system flows.
  • Design and automate workflows that improve usability, productivity, and debug efficiency for complex package and system-level design challenges.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define requirements, validate flow behavior, and deliver production-quality solutions.
Required Skills
  • Strong background in EDA data structures and algorithms.
  • Hands-on experience with Tcl, Python, and C++ automation in EDA tools.
  • Experience with DB-driven design flows, such as Innovus or similar implementation platforms.
  • Understanding of 3DIC, interposer, packaging routing, and RDL design flows.
  • Knowledge of constraint-driven design, including timing, signal integrity, DRC, and related implementation constraints.
  • Experience handling large-scale design problems, including high bump-count designs and multi-region routing challenges.
Preferred Skills
  • Experience with 3DIC, 3.5D, or 2.5D designs.
  • Familiarity with signal integrity, EMIR, and thermal considerations in advanced packaging environments.
  • Experience with LLM or AI systems, including agent frameworks and prompt-to-script automation.
  • Knowledge of multi-tool integration and end-to-end flow automation.
  • Ability to translate complex EDA workflows into scalable, user-friendly automation solutions.
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Relevant industry experience developing EDA software, design automation flows, AI/LLM-enabled engineering tools, or advanced packaging design solutions.

The annual salary range for California is $178,500 to $331,500. 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.

About Cadence Design Systems

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is an American multinational electronic design automation software and engineering services company, founded in 1988 by the merger of SDA Systems and ECAD, Inc. The company produces software, hardware and silicon structures for designing integrated circuits, systems on chips (SoCs) and printed circuit boards.
Learn more about Cadence Design Systems
Size
9,300 employees
Market Cap
$43.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$590.6 million
Founded
2018
5 Year Trend
+10.5%
Revenue
$2.6 billion
NASDAQ

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