Lead Product Engineer

Job Title

Lead Product Engineer

Role Summary

Join the team responsible for enabling and certifying the Cadence Innovus platform on leading-edge foundry process technologies. Work with Cadence R&D and foundry partners to deliver robust digital implementation solutions and ensure platform performance and reliability for customers.

Primary mission: certify Innovus on new process nodes, resolve complex physical-design issues, and enable customers and foundries to use the platform effectively.

Experience Level

Senior (lead-level). Years of experience not specified in the source.

Responsibilities

The role focuses on platform certification, technical issue resolution, and cross-team collaboration.

• Plan and execute certification of the Cadence Innovus platform on cutting-edge foundry process technologies.
• Collaborate with Cadence R&D and foundry partners to integrate tool flows and deliver production-quality solutions.
• Analyze, communicate, and resolve complex technical challenges encountered by foundry customers.
• Ensure optimal performance, stability, and reliability of digital implementation flows on target process nodes.
• Document findings, test results, and recommended fixes for internal teams and partners.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and professional attributes; nice-to-have items are noted.

• Must-have: Strong Linux scripting and coding proficiency in Tcl and Python for automation, tool-flow integration, and data processing.
• Must-have: Strong debugging skills to troubleshoot complex physical design, timing closure, and script execution issues.
• Must-have: Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with Cadence Innovus digital implementation technologies (strongly preferred).
• Nice-to-have: Customer-focused mindset, collaborative teamwork, patience, and a proactive, solutions-oriented attitude.

Education Requirements

Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

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.