Job Title: Design Engineer II
Company: Cadence
Location: Hyderabad
Job Type: Full-Time
Overview:
Cadence is seeking an experienced Foundation IP Quality Lead to drive the Product validation efforts for standard cells, IO libraries, and memory compilers across advanced nodes. This critical role ensures our IP products meet high standards in performance, manufacturability, and reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive quality strategies and sign-off methodologies for Foundation IP.
Lead QA reviews, audits, and compliance for IP deliverables (Ex : Review of DRC/LVS, timing, reliability).
Analyze silicon and customer data to improve quality processes.
Collaborate with design, validation, and customer teams.
Mentor engineers and advocate for quality-first practices.
Qualifications:
B.S./M.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
4+ years in semiconductor IP QA/design with strong foundation IP expertise.
Proficiency with EDA tools (Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor).
Knowledge of quality standards and silicon validation.
Preferred:
Background in advanced nodes, PDKs or memory validation.
Experience in EDA view generation and validation.
Why Cadence?
Join an award-winning, collaborative culture working on cutting-edge technologies powering AI, 5G, automotive, and cloud computing.
We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.Skills Required
- B.S. or M.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- 4+ years in semiconductor IP QA/design with strong foundation IP expertise
- Proficiency with EDA tools (Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor)
- Knowledge of quality standards and silicon validation
- Background in advanced nodes, PDKs, or memory validation
- Experience in EDA view generation and validation
Cadence Design Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as solid, with mental‑health/EAP and fertility support enhancing the offering. The breadth across core care and family‑building needs strengthens the healthcare package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Global Recharge Days, volunteer time off, and companywide breaks indicate a comprehensive time‑off framework. In addition, many salaried roles are described as having flexible or generous PTO policies.
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What We Do
Cadence enables electronic systems and semiconductor companies to create the innovative end products that are transforming the way people live, work and play. Cadence® software, hardware and IP are used by customers to deliver products to market faster. The company's Intelligent System Design strategy helps customers develop differentiated products—from chips to boards to intelligent systems—in mobile, consumer, cloud, data center, automotive, aerospace, IoT, industrial and other market segments. Cadence is listed as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For.
