Software Engineer II, AI Platform
Cadence Open · verified Oct 22, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level ML Platform & Ops role at Cadence. San Jose · full-time · $101,500–$188,500 base.
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What you'll do
- Build agent-based AI systems designed to scale and remain resilient
- Turn requirements into broad system designs and detailed technical architectures
- Combine relevant technologies and frameworks into practical software solutions
What you bring
- At least three years of industry experience and a degree in computer science, electrical engineering or a related field
- You bring advanced experience with EDA, LLM/ML or data analytics technologies
- You understand AI/ML principles, data structures, algorithms and distributed systems, and can develop in Python, C++ or a similar language
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits an engineer who can work collaboratively and turn technical requirements into workable designs. The position is based in San Jose, California.
From the employer
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.