Lead Product Engineer
Cadence Design SystemsSan Jose, California, United States
Posted May 6, 2026
114800 - 213200 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Cadence hires and develops leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Job Description
Join Cadence's Digital and Signoff Group (DSG) as a Product Engineer, influencing the next generation of chip design software and helping industry leaders solve complex physical design challenges.
Requirements
- BS in Electrical Engineering (EE) + 4 or more years of industry experience, OR MS in Electrical Engineering (EE) + 2 or more year of digital implementation experience.
- Deep understanding of the full ASIC design flow (RTL-to-GDSII) with a focus on physical design and timing analysis.
- Proven hands-on experience with timing closure and PPA optimization at 7nm, 5nm, or below.
- High familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools for synthesis, placement, routing, and signoff.
- Proficiency in Tcl, Python, or Perl (familiarity with AI-driven productivity tools is a major plus).
- Strong verbal and written skills to translate complex technical issues into actionable solutions.
Benefits
- paid vacation
- paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- employee stock purchase plan
- medical, dental and vision plan options
