Cadence Design Systems - Software Engineer I - Embedded System

About Cadence :

Cadence Design Systems is a global leader in computational software for electronic design automation (EDA). Our Intelligent System Design strategy powers innovation in electronic products, delivering software-driven solutions that help build next-generation systems across AI, automotive, 5G, hyperscale, consumer, and industrial applications. As a part of Cadence, Invecas drives innovation in system-level software design and optimization.

Role Overview :

As a Software Engineer 1, you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing scalable, modular, and reusable software solutions for chiplet and subsystem platforms. This includes embedded software components, drivers, system software, and tooling that support the full software stack from the lowest levels to the application interface. You will be engaged in architecture, design, implementation, testing, and optimization of software that supports advanced SoC features and cross-chiplet interoperability.

This role offers an opportunity to shape the direction of Cadence's software ecosystem for chiplet-based designs and to work closely with multidisciplinary teams across the organization.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design and implement embedded and system-level software for chiplet-based subsystems.
• Develop drivers, board support packages (BSPs), and firmware for various IP and SoC configurations.
• Create software that is highly configurable, reusable, and automated for various product variants.
• Collaborate with architecture teams to define the software abstraction layer and interfaces.
• Define and implement robust software development processes including version control, static analysis, code reviews, CI / CD integration, and test automation.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex software issues, both independently and in collaboration with internal teams.
• Review technical documentation, system designs, and contribute to technical decision-making.
• Participate in architectural reviews, software planning, and requirement discussions.

Technical Skills & Experience :

1. RTOSes (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr, VxWorks) or embedded Linux systems.

2. Device driver development, especially for I / O peripherals.

3. Firmware and BSP development for multi-core SoCs.

Preferred Qualifications :

Behavioral Competencies :

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