Principal Product Engineer
Cadence Design SystemsJob Title
Principal Product Engineer
Role Summary
Develop and maintain product flows using Cadence tools for advanced process technologies. Partner with R&D, foundries, and customers to deliver robust digital signoff and implementation flows.
Drive technical direction, resolve complex issues, and align product priorities with R&D and marketing to meet customer needs.
Experience Level
Senior (Principal level). No specific years-of-experience listed.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include engineering the flow, coordinating with internal and external partners, and supporting customer deployments.
- Develop and integrate cell-based design flows for advanced process nodes using Cadence toolchains.
- Collaborate with R&D and foundry partners to deliver and validate tool flows for mutual customers.
- Define business and technical priorities with R&D and marketing to meet customer requirements.
- Analyze and lead resolution of complex technical issues raised by customers or internal teams.
- Proactively investigate problems and identify resources needed to resolve technical challenges.
- Support customer engagements and act as a technical point of contact for flow-related questions.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and team attributes; plus items indicate preferred or beneficial experience.
- Must-have: Working knowledge of cell-based design flows.
- Must-have: Strong oral and written English communication skills.
- Must-have: Team player with customer-focused attitude.
- Preferred / Nice-to-have: Experience with IR-drop, EM, APR, or full-layout flows.
- Preferred / Nice-to-have: Experience using Cadence digital signoff tools such as Voltus and Quantus.
Education Requirements
Not specified.
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.
