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Cadence Design Systems

DSP Hardware Design Engineer

Aug 26, 2026• San Jose

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Cadence is a pivotal leader in computational software.

★ 4.4 out of 5 · 53 reviews

  • Size: 10,000+ employees
  • Industry: Technology: Manufacturing
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Why you should apply for a job to Cadence Design Systems:

  • Ranked as one of the Best Technology Companies in 2024
  • 4.4/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.4/5 in supportive management
  • 87% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 89% would recommend this company to other women
  • 87% say the CEO supports gender diversity

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At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

The Position Requirements are:

  • MS in EE /Computer Engg. with 5+ years of relevant CPU or DSP design experience.
  • Excellent logic design skills as demonstrated by successful CPU/DSP/NPU/Hardware Accelerator implementations/tape-outs.
  • Experience in data-path component design is a plus.
  • Excellent knowledge of Verilog/SystemVerilog and popular EDA implementation, simulation and verification tools.
  • Experience in AI-native logic design, analysis and/or optimization workflows is a plus.
  • Good knowledge of computer architecture and pipe-line designs is required.
  • Experience in scripting languages. Good knowledge of Perl is required.
  • Experience with assembly language programming is a plus.
  • Knowledge and interest in commonly used DSP algorithms in audio, speech, image, video and communication domains is a plus
  • Understanding of C/C++ compilers is a plus.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills necessary.
  • Self-starter, motivated and eager to learn and contribute to the development of state-of-the-art DSP products

The annual salary range for California is $136,500 to $253,500. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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Additional Information

  • Salary: $136,500 – $253,500
  • Posted: Aug 26, 2026
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