At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Join Cadence’s Digital and Signoff Group (DSG) as a Product Engineer, where you will act as the vital bridge between R&D, Application Engineering, and our global customers. In this high-impact role, you will influence the next generation of chip design software, helping industry leaders solve complex physical design challenges at 7nm and below.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Expert: Serve as the primary place-and-route (P&R) resource for internal development teams and external customers.
• Product Evolution: Collaborate with R&D to track, diagnose, and resolve software issues, ensuring a robust tool release cycle.
• Design Benchmarking: Execute competitive benchmarks to demonstrate Cadence’s edge in Power, Performance, and Area (PPA).
• Flow Innovation: Develop and deploy customized RTL-to-GDSII methodologies and scripts to meet specific customer design goals.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with Product Marketing to align technical capabilities with market needs and customer roadmaps.

Requirements

• Education:
  • BS in Electrical Engineering (EE) + 4 or more years of industry experience, OR
  • MS in Electrical Engineering (EE) + 2 or more year of digital implementation experience.
• Core Expertise: Deep understanding of the full ASIC design flow (RTL-to-GDSII) with a focus on physical design and timing analysis.
• Advanced Node Experience: Proven hands-on experience with timing closure and PPA optimization at 7nm, 5nm, or below.
• Tool Proficiency: High familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools for synthesis, placement, routing, and signoff.
• Scripting Skills: Proficiency in Tcl, Python, or Perl (familiarity with AI-driven productivity tools is a major plus).
• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills to translate complex technical issues into actionable solutions.

The annual salary range for California is $114,800 to $213,200. 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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