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Cadence Design Systems

Lead Product Engineer

Sep 3, 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.

Cadence Design Systems is looking for a highly motivated engineer to work with the Modus Test Product Engineering team working on Design For Test (DFT) and Automatic Test Pattern Generation (ATPG).

What You'll Be Doing

  • Be part of a team that is going to help drive new product features in DFT & ATPG
  • Develop product spec, prototype and work closely with R&D & Product Validation teams in implementation & validation of such features
  • Work with field team and customers in helping deploy Modus by developing flows, presentations & hands-on debug

What We Need To See

  • BS (or equivalent experience) with 6+ years or MS with 4+ years of direct experience in DFT either in EDA, CAD or design implementation
  • Solid understanding of ATPG, Scan, JTAG, IEEE 1687 (iJTAG), MBIST & LBIST
  • Need to be aware of latest technologies & innovations in DFT both in EDA and implementation
  • Experience in STA, Physical Design, Silicon bringup related to DFT is a plus
  • Flexibility/adaptability for working in a highly dynamic environment and engaging with key stakeholders across various teams within and outside of Cadence
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer collaboration skills

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

  • Broad knowledge of DFT domain & how DFT interacts with various other VLSI domains
  • Hands-on experience with DFT EDA tools in the industry

The annual salary range for California is $114,800 to $213,200. 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: $114,800 – $213,200
  • Posted: Sep 3, 2026
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