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Principal Product Engineer

Cadence Design Systems
April 17, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Level - Senior

Role Summary

The Principal Product Engineer will work within the Digital and Signoff Group at Cadence, collaborating with R&D and Customer Engagement teams to influence the development of software tools for advanced chip design platforms.

Experience Level

Senior level, with 7-12 years of experience in IC design and physical design flow.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

  • Influencing the development of software tools for advanced chip design platforms.
  • Testing, validating, and deploying Innovus software for key customers.
  • Collaborating with R&D to discuss results and future developments of Innovus' features.
  • Working with cross-functional teams, including physical design, synthesis, and signoff.
  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Requirements

Applicants must possess the following:

  • Strong knowledge of IC design and physical design flow.
  • Experience with EDA tools such as Cadence Innovus, Cadence Genus, and Cadence Cerebrus.
  • Proficiency in Tcl, Perl, or Python scripting languages.
  • Strong understanding of physical design constraints including power, clock, placement, routing, and timing.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Education Requirements

BE/BTech/ME/MS/MTech or equivalent is required.


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: 2026-04-17