Sr. Principal Software Engineer, Physical Verification - San Jose, United States
$161,000 - $299,000 USD yearly
Originally posted 17 September 2026 by the employer — open 0 days.
About the role
This role involves creating advanced software solutions for physical verification products at semiconductor nodes. You will be instrumental in the development and validation of software used in the design and manufacturing of chips.
What you'll do
- Design, develop, and implement robust software for physical verification of advanced semiconductor devices.
- Validate, maintain, and document software solutions.
- Solve complex mathematical and geometric challenges related to semiconductor verification.
- Collaborate with global team members to deliver high-quality results.
- Contribute to technical discussions, code reviews, and process improvements.
What you'll need
- Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
- 10+ years work experience.
- Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming languages.
- Solid problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Nice to have
- Exceptional math background, including the ability to address complex mathematical and geometric problems.
- Expert in Physical Verification domain or Computational Geometry.
- Experience in developing software for engineering or scientific applications.
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt to project requirements.
Skills: physical verification, semiconductor nodes, software solutions, complex mathematical and geometric challenges, C++ programming
This role has been open 0 days — well below the 86-day median for EDA/CAD Engineering roles.
EDA/CAD Engineering · EDA Tools
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Open roles in category
680
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Median days open
86 d
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Median salary
$197k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Cadence Design Systems | All employers we track in this specialty (680 roles · 73 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 168 | 680 |
| Open roles in the wider Physical Implementation family | 198 | 1379 · 105 employers |
| Median days open | 146 d | 86 d (+60 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $197k |
Skills observed across this category: physical verification, semiconductor nodes, software solutions, complex mathematical and geometric challenges, C++ programming
Who's hiring in this category
- Cadence Design Systems (this employer) · 173 open roles · median 141 d
- Synopsys · 52 open roles · median 58 d
- NVIDIA · 50 open roles · median 90 d
- Micron Technology · 36 open roles · median 119 d
- Qualcomm · 36 open roles · median 72 d
- Intel Corporation · 29 open roles · median 23 d
How we counted: 680 open EDA/CAD Engineering (EDA Tools) roles from 73 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 18 Sept 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Physical Implementation family row. Figures refresh nightly.