At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.This position presents an exciting opportunity within Cadence's Digital and Signoff Group (DSG) for a Product Engineer. In this dynamic environment, you'll collaborate closely with R&D, Application Engineering & product marketing teams to help drive the development of advanced chip design software tools. As a Product Engineer, you will serve as a key technical resource, providing place-and-route expertise to both Cadence customers and internal development teams.
Candidates should bring a strong motivation and energy, along with a thorough understanding of ASIC design methodologies across all stages of the RTL to GDSII flow. Hands-on experience with timing closure and PPA optimization at 7nm and below is essential. Your analytical strengths will be vital in diagnosing customer challenges and delivering well-organized solutions. Excellent communication skills are required to ensure clear and effective collaboration.
Responsibilities for this role include supporting Cadence's digital products, tracking and resolving customer issues alongside R&D and release teams, and conducting design benchmarks. You will also develop innovative flows and methodologies tailored to customer needs.
To qualify, applicants must possess a
- BS in Electrical Engineering with at least seven years of experience in digital implementation as either a design or product engineer
- Candidates should demonstrate a solid understanding of VLSI physical design and timing analysis, including familiarity with clock tree synthesis, routing optimization, and silicon signoff challenges
- Experience with industry-standard EDA tools for synthesis, physical design, and signoff at 7nm and below nodes is required
- Proficiency in scripting languages or AI tools for productivity enhancement will be considered an asset
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
The annual salary range for California is $178,500 to $331,500. 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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