Senior Principal Software Engineer - Compiler Development

Senior Principal Software Engineer - Compiler Development Cadence Design Systems 4.4 ( ) Burlington, MA Why you should apply for a job to

Cadence Design Systems :

Ranked as one of the 4.4/5 in overall job satisfaction 4.4/5 in supportive management 87% say women are treated fairly and equally to men 89% would recommend this company to other women 87% say the CEO supports gender diversity Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all reviews Parental leave is available for both paternity and maternity Flexible work options available 88% of employees at Cadence say it is a great place to work compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company. # R54563 Position summary xt generation compiler capable of verifying highly complex chip designs Join the team behind Xcelium , the industry-leading logic simulator, to architect the next generation of hardware verification technology. As a Senior Engineer in the System Verification Group, you will be at the forefront of EDA innovation, evolving the SystemVerilog compiler to meet the staggering complexity of future AI and hyperscale chip designs. We are looking for dynamic engineers who thrive on "impossible" scaling challenges and want to invent the algorithms that will power tomorrow's silicon.

Key Responsibilities Language Evolution:

Design and implement advanced SystemVerilog language extensions .

Compiler Architecture:

Develop and optimize high-performance front-end and code generation compiler components, focusing on intermediate representations (IR) that scale to multi-billion gate designs.

Performance Engineering:

Conduct deep-dive bottleneck analysis and implement performance optimizations in C/C++ to improve compilation speed and memory footprint.

Design Scalability:

Architect compiler and simulator specifically tuned for complex AI designs , ensuring the engine can handle the massive replicated and parallel structures inherent in next-gen neural processing units (NPUs).

Innovation & Research:

Explore and prototype "blue-sky" features, LLM enhanced Compilation, parallel compilation, distributed compilation. Qualifications BS with a minimum of 10 years of experience OR MS with a minimum of 7 years of experience OR PhD with a minimum of 5 years of experience 5+ years in Compiler Development, EDA, or High-Performance Computing. Expert-level C++ (modern standards) and a deep understanding of SystemVerilog or Verilog. Proven track record in compiler theory (lexing, parsing, semantic analysis, code generation). Experience with multi-threading, memory management, and cache-locality optimizations. An inventive spirit with the desire to challenge the status quo of traditional EDA tools. Why This Role is Exciting "You aren't just maintaining a tool; you are building the backbone of the semiconductor industry. As AI chips grow in complexity, the compiler becomes the primary gatekeeper of engineering productivity. Here, you will invent the techniques that allow the world's most advanced chips to reach the market."

Scale:

Work on codebases that manage the largest designs on the planet.

Impact:

Your optimizations directly reduce the "time-to-market" for global tech giants.

Future-Proofing:

Be part of the transition toward AI-accelerated chip design and cloud-scale verification. Desirable Skills Knowledge of LLVM or similar compiler frameworks. Experience with Python for internal tooling and test automation. Familiarity with hardware verification environments (UVM). Are you ready to build the compiler that designs the future? to join the System Verification Group today. The annual salary range for Massachusetts is $140,000 to $260,000. 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. We're doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can't. Why you should apply for a job to

Cadence Design Systems :

Ranked as one of the 4.4/5 in overall job satisfaction 4.4/5 in supportive management 87% say women are treated fairly and equally to men 89% would recommend this company to other women 87% say the CEO supports gender diversity Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all reviews Parental leave is available for both paternity and maternity Flexible work options available 88% of employees at Cadence say it is a great place to work compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company.