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Principal Product Engineer

Cadence Design Systems
Full-time
On-site
San Jose, California, United States
$136,500 - $253,500 USD yearly
Level - Senior

Role Summary

This opportunity is for a Product Engineer in the Digital and Signoff Group (DSG) at Cadence. In this role, you will work with R&D and Customer Engagement teams to influence the development of software tools for advanced chip design platforms. As a Product Engineer, you will provide technical expertise in place and route to Cadence customers and R&D.

Experience Level

Senior level, with at least 8 years of experience in Digital Implementation.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

  • Supporting Cadence products in the Digital and Signoff team.
  • Tracking and debugging customer issues while collaborating with R&D and the release team for resolution.
  • Running design benchmarks and developing flows and solutions.

Requirements

Must-have qualifications include:

  • MS in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of experience in Digital Implementation.
  • Strong understanding of VLSI physical design and timing analysis.
  • Experience with industry-standard EDA tools in Synthesis, Physical design, and Signoff at 16nm and below.
  • Solid understanding of hierarchical design methodologies and low power design.
  • Strong analysis skills and communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Automation skills using Perl, Tcl, and shell scripting.

Education Requirements

MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent 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.

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Date Posted: 2026-03-05