Principal Design Engineer
Cadence Design SystemsJob Title
Principal Design Engineer
Role Summary
Design and lead high-speed memory IP development (GDDR7, DDR5, LPDDR6) with a focus on analog circuitry. Serve as a strong individual contributor across analog design, layout, digital integration, documentation, and silicon validation.
Expect to drive designs from specification through silicon characterization and participate in customer-facing technical discussions.
Experience Level
Senior; typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities
Core responsibilities include leading IP development and delivering analog IPs through full development cycles.
- Design and lead development of high-speed memory IPs (GDDR7, DDR5, LPDDR6).
- Perform analog design work and support analog layout tasks.
- Integrate with digital design, prepare documentation, and support silicon validation and characterization.
- Drive the IP development lifecycle from specification to silicon debug and characterization.
- Engage in customer-facing technical discussions and represent the design team.
Requirements
Must-have skills and experience for the role.
- Hands-on experience leading GDDR/DDR/LPDDR IP development.
- Proven participation in full-cycle analog IP creation, from spec through silicon debug and characterization.
- Strong analog design expertise and practical experience across layout, digital integration, and silicon validation.
- Demonstrated experience specifically with GDDR, DDR, and LPDDR development.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively and in customer-facing situations.
Education Requirements
Posting specifies engineering degrees: B.Tech / BE / ME / M.Tech.
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.
