Full-Stack Software Engineer - IDE, Web APIs, Infrastructure
Cadence Open · verified Oct 24, 2026 San Jose Full-time Mid-level Full-stack Engineering
At a glance
Mid-level Full-stack Engineering role at Cadence. San Jose · full-time · $136,500–$253,500 base.
SalaryStated by Cadence
$136,500 – $253,500
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from CadenceOur estimate for the market: $195,000–$230,400Median $198,275
The range includes the market median of $198,275 for mid-level full-stack engineering roles in San Jose.
Worked out from 5 postings that stated pay, median $198,275. Last updated Oct 23, 2026.
RoleFull-stack Engineering
SeniorityMid-level
LocationSan Jose
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$136,500–$253,500
PostedSep 2, 2026 · 7w ago
Role brief
techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Build and maintain Eclipse IDE components that give processor designers advanced capabilities
- Create REST-based services and web applications that connect product features with databases and remote systems
- Assess user needs and design constraints, then update software to fix defects, support hardware changes and improve speed
- Extend SQL and other databases, test new functionality, and help application teams through release testing
- Bring Agentic AI workflows into product features while coordinating with hardware, architecture, IDE and support teams
What you bring
- A related master’s degree plus five years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree plus seven years in a related area
- Strong Java, JavaScript, TypeScript and Python skills, with experience building within Eclipse, VS Code or Thea
- Experience creating React applications that use REST services and SQL databases, plus work with SQL and NoSQL databases
- You have designed tests for web and IDE applications and can script tasks across Windows and Linux
- A grounding in computer architecture and strong problem-solving skills
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-career engineer who can work across IDE software, web applications, databases and testing. You’ll collaborate with hardware, architecture, IDE and support teams, with the role based in San Jose.
From the employer
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
The Tensilica Products Group of Cadence is a leading provider of processor IP for audio, vision, and AI applications in embedded platforms. We are looking for a skilled, creative Software Engineer to help design, build, and maintain our Processor Generator user interface systems and supporting infrastructure. User interface systems include Eclipse based products, Web applications and VS Code and Thea based systems.
In this role, you will work across the full product life cycle - analyzing user needs; designing and developing UI components, backend systems, database interfaces, and web applications; and automated testing. You will also help shape the next generation of our tooling by integrating Agentic AI methodologies into our products. This is a great opportunity for a versatile engineer who enjoys working close to processor and architecture teams while building tools that developers rely on every day.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain
Components of an Eclipse-based IDE product that provides sophisticated functionality for processor designers
Web REST API servlets that support remote product functionality connecting to systems and databases
Web applications supporting both customers and internal infrastructure
Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine the feasibility of designs within time and cost constraints.
Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt it to new hardware, upgrade interfaces, and improve performance.
Evolve SQL and other databases to support future functionality
Engineer tests and integrate features into new releases; support application teams during test phases.
Incorporate Agentic AI workflows into product features and design.
Collaborate with hardware, architecture, IDE and support teams to enable and deliver new features.
Requirements
Master’s degree in computer science or a related field + 5 years of related experience, or Bachelor’s degree + 7 years of related experience
Strong programming skills in Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python
Strong problem-solving skills, creativity, and ability to take initiative
Experience building applications inside an IDE framework (Eclipse, VS Code or Thea)
Experience building React web applications that interact with SQL databases based on REST services
Experience working developing SQL and NoSQL databases
Experience designing / building test systems for web and IDE based applications
Fluency working with and scripting tasks on Windows and Linux systems
Foundational understanding of computer architecture
Nice to Have
Experience developing AI agents and Agentic AI workflows.
The annual salary range for California is $136,500 to $253,500. 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.
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