Principal R&D Applications Engineer (Tensilica Software Tools support)

Company: Cadence Design Systems
Location: San Jose
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.The Tensilica team at Cadence designs highly-optimized microprocessors and DSPs that have been customized for numerous applications, including Audio/Voice/Speech, Imaging/Vision/AI, Radar/Lidar/Communications, and many others. -We work with technology leaders who ship billions of Tensilica cores each year in their electronic products, which include smartphones, smart home devices, Bluetooth earbuds, augmented reality (AR) / virtual reality (VR) headsets, and various automotive devices. -You probably use our microprocessors every day!As a Cadence Tensilica R&D Applications Engineer for the Tensilica Software Development tool chain, you will work directly with our customers and enable them to develop cutting-edge products spanning a broad range of applications. Working in close collaboration with other R&D applications engineers, development engineers, and field applications engineers, you will get a chance to play an active role in developing next-generation products at Cadence.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Become an expert in the use of the Xtensa Software Development Tools
• Gain a full understanding of the architecture, programming model, code optimization techniques, and system integration considerations of our products
• Provide in-depth technical support and guidance to customers, and drive their issues to resolution
• Provide technical expertise during customer evaluations to help win business
• Evaluate and review new products and features before release
• Influence future Tensilica products by providing technical feedback about software and hardware to the development engineering teamREQUIREMENTS:
  • BS/MS in EE/CS or equivalent, plus 7+ years of work experience.
  • In-depth understanding of Computer architecture / RISC-V processors
  • Hands-on experience with embedded systems software development in C/C++, including optimization and debugging
  • Knowledge of assembly-level programming and issues
  • Good working knowledge of embedded software development tools including compilers, assemblers, debuggers, and IDEs
  • Knowledge of an embedded RTOS would be a plus
  • Knowledge of system modeling and SystemC would be a plus
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required
  • Very limited travel may be required (up to 2 weeks per year)Location: San Jose, CaliforniaWe're doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can't.

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