Lead Design Engineer

Job Title

Lead Design Engineer

Role Summary

Lead electrical and functional validation for next-generation DDR memory interfaces and drive post-silicon bring-up, characterization, and customer-facing debug. Work with cross-functional teams to turn measurement data into actionable product and support decisions.

Experience Level

Senior. See Education Requirements for the documented degree + years guidance.

Responsibilities

The role focuses on post-silicon validation, debug, and reporting for high-speed memory interfaces.

• Lead electrical and functional validation for DDR interfaces (DDR5, LPDDR5, LPDDR6, HBM4, GDDR7).
• Design and execute test plans and strategies to accelerate post-silicon bring-up.
• Perform advanced data analysis and visualization to extract actionable insights from measurements.
• Drive debug workflows using JIRA and collaborate across design, firmware, and silicon teams to resolve complex issues.
• Produce characterization reports that inform product decisions and support customer success.
• Automate validation, data processing, and reporting using Python.
• Provide technical support and rapid IP debug for customer-facing issues.

Requirements

Key technical skills and experience required for success in this role.

• Proven post-silicon electrical and functional validation experience for high-speed memory interfaces.
• Hands-on experience with DDR protocols and signal/power integrity validation (DDR5, LPDDR5, LPDDR6, HBM4, GDDR7).
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills to interpret measurement results.
• Experience driving cross-team debug using issue-tracking systems (JIRA) and collaborating with firmware, silicon, and product teams.
• Proficiency in Python for test automation, data processing, and report generation.
• Ability to produce clear, high-impact technical reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Customer-facing troubleshooting and IP debug experience.

Education Requirements

M.Tech (Master's) plus 4 years of relevant experience, or B.Tech (Bachelor's) plus 6 years of relevant experience. The posting does not specify particular fields of study or mention certifications.

About the Company

Company: Cadence Design Systems

Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA

Cadence Design Systems is a global electronic design automation company that provides software, hardware, and intellectual property for designing advanced semiconductor chips. With over 25 years in the industry, Cadence is known for its innovative technology solutions and has been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. The company is dedicated to solving complex technical challenges in order to enable customers to create revolutionary products and experiences.