Senior Software Engineering Group Director

Job Title

Senior Software Engineering Group Director

Role Summary

Lead multiple engineering teams developing high-performance Electronic Design Automation (EDA) solutions focused on Static Timing Analysis (STA). Responsible for technical strategy, delivery, and customer engagement across a globally distributed organization.

Drive product and technology direction, mentor engineering leaders, and ensure scalable, high-quality software and performance optimization at scale.

Experience Level

Senior. Specific years of experience not specified in the source.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include defining technical direction, managing teams, and driving customer outcomes.

• Lead and mentor managers, architects, and senior technical staff across global locations.
• Define and execute technical roadmaps for advanced STA solutions, prioritizing scalability, quality, and innovation.
• Drive performance optimization and statistical timing analysis at scale.
• Partner with semiconductor customers, product management, and executives to influence product strategy.
• Build engineering excellence: hiring, talent development, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure customer-centric execution and successful product deliveries.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred qualifications based on the job description.

• Must-have: Proven senior engineering leadership experience managing multiple teams and senior technical leaders.
• Must-have: Track record delivering complex software products and driving technical roadmaps.
• Must-have: Deep expertise in high-performance computing, algorithms, and semiconductor design methodologies relevant to STA.
• Must-have: Experience with statistical timing analysis and performance optimization at scale.
• Must-have: Strong customer-facing skills; experience partnering with key customers and executive stakeholders.
• Nice-to-have: Prior experience in EDA products and managing globally distributed engineering organizations.

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.