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Lead Product Engineer

Cadence Design Systems
October 23, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Shanghai, China
DFT Jobs, Level - Senior

Job Title

Lead Product Engineer

Role Summary

Work on the Modus Test Product Engineering team focusing on Design For Test (DFT) and Automatic Test Pattern Generation (ATPG).

Drive product feature specification, prototyping, implementation validation, and customer deployment in collaboration with R&D, product validation, field teams, and customers.

Experience Level

Senior - requires substantial hands-on DFT product engineering experience (see Education Requirements for years-of-experience guidance).

Responsibilities

Deliver and validate DFT/ATPG product features and support deployment to customers and field teams.

  • Define product specifications and develop prototypes for DFT and ATPG features.
  • Collaborate with R&D and product validation teams to implement and verify features.
  • Develop flows, documentation, and presentations to support field teams and customers.
  • Provide hands-on debugging and technical support during customer deployment.
  • Monitor DFT technology trends and incorporate relevant innovations into the product.

Requirements

Technical must-haves and desirable skills (degree and years-of-experience summarized separately under Education Requirements).

  • Direct experience with DFT methodologies including ATPG, scan, JTAG, IEEE 1687 (iJTAG), MBIST and LBIST.
  • Proven ability to work across teams and communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders.
  • Adaptability to a dynamic, cross-functional engineering environment.
  • Hands-on experience with industry DFT EDA tools is a plus.
  • Experience in STA, physical design, or silicon bring-up related to DFT is a plus.

Education Requirements

BS (or equivalent practical experience) with 6+ years of direct DFT experience, or MS with 4+ years of direct DFT experience. Equivalent professional experience is accepted. No specific field-of-study was specified in the source.


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.

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Date Posted: 2026-10-20