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Sr Systems Engineer

1 week ago• Shanghai, China

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Job Description

Position Requirements:

Education & Experience

  • Four Year degree (Computer Science, Information Systems or relational functional field) and/or equivalent combination of education or work experience.
  • 6-8 years of professional experience in the field of Information Technology and preferably in EDA industry
  • Experience with Linux system admin, performance fine tuning, compiler optimization, kernel, tcp/ip fine tuning. Knowledge of cpu/memory internals and processes would be an advantage.
  • Operating system platform technology knowledge from major vendors and open source solutions, including Linux, LSF, Slurm, Elastic Search, Jenkins, etc.
  • Experience with Cloud Computing architecture in a hybrid model will be a significant benefit.
  • Should have good scripting knowledge and DevOps skills for automation tasks
  • Hands-on experience and Good knowledge with troubleshooting various user job issues in a Compute farm.
  • Should have good communication skills both verbal and written
  • Should be self-driven and dynamic in a fast-paced environment.

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Duties & Skills

  • Provide Day to Day Farm support to Linux based Compute Farm (OnPrem & Cloud)
  • Able to support the system upgrades and work load migrations, acceptance testing, and maintenance.
  • Able to understand R&D specific requirements and current technology trends.
  • Virtualization & Cloud knowledge would be an advantage.

Specific Ongoing Duties

  • Provide system/farm, storage, and networking expertise for timely resolution of R&D user issues in compute farms.
  • Work closely with R&D user community to improve user productivity and farm resource utilization.
  • Regular knowledge transfers to direct team and cross-functional peers in IT.
  • Automate the repeated activities to create bandwidth.
  • Work with global teams in different time zones to achieve common goals.

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Client-provided location(s): Shanghai, China
Job ID: Cadence-R56798
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-10-30T19:07:43

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Health Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion