Product Engineer II

Job Title

Product Engineer II

Role Summary

Entry-level product engineering role in the Digital & Signoff Group (Liberate Library Characterization Team). The engineer will develop expertise in library characterization, modeling, circuit simulation, and automation while supporting R&D and customer engagements.

Work focuses on characterizing standard cells, memory, I/O, and mixed-signal IP and delivering technical solutions for advanced semiconductor projects.

Experience Level

Entry-level — designed for recent graduates and new graduates transitioning into customer-facing product engineering roles.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include development, validation, and customer support tasks related to library characterization and associated tooling.

• Learn and apply library characterization methodologies for standard cells, memory, I/O, and mixed-signal IP using Cadence Liberate products.
• Analyze timing, power, and variation characterization results and investigate technical issues.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to validate new product features and improve characterization flows.
• Debug customer-reported problems and help develop technical solutions.
• Develop automation tools and workflows using Python, Tcl, Perl, or shell scripting.
• Support customer engagement teams in technology adoption and project execution.
• Create technical documentation, training materials, and application notes.
• Contribute to product evaluations and benchmarking for advanced semiconductor technologies.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and aptitudes for the role; preferred skills listed separately.

• Must-have: Strong foundation in semiconductor devices, CMOS circuits, and digital design fundamentals.
• Must-have: Basic understanding of circuit simulation and SPICE concepts.
• Must-have: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Must-have: Effective written and verbal communication and ability to work collaboratively in a global engineering environment.
• Must-have: Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new tools and processes.
• Must-have: Practical scripting/programming skills (Python, Tcl, Perl, or Shell) for automation tasks.
• Nice-to-have: Exposure to timing, power, and library characterization concepts and workflows.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with Liberty formats (NLDM, CCS, ECSM, LVF, EM) and circuit simulators such as Spectre.
• Nice-to-have: Basic understanding of statistics, Monte Carlo simulation, and process variation concepts.
• Nice-to-have: Coursework or project experience in VLSI design, semiconductor devices, or EDA tools.

Education Requirements

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related 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.