Job Description
The Product Engineering team collaborates closely with customers, foundries, R&D, Marketing, and Application Engineers to develop solutions that address our customers’ unique and complex design challenges. We are seeking a Product Engineer who has an intimate knowledge and experience in PKG & PCB design & EM analysis experience, Build and improve the next generation design analysis flows and partner with WFO, drive the business and product roll-out timely and professional manner.
Key Responsibilities:
- As an Product Engineer you will be responsible for capturing the requirements of, developing, testing and delivering software integrations
- Act as the primary interface between customers and corporate R&D for all system level design and analysis issues.
- Evaluate and qualify the issues using provided testcases.
- Establish efficient flows to improve system design and analysis tool quality and product performance.
- Execute expert-level benchmarks and resolve complex customer issues.
- Collaborate with R&D, field teams, customers, and foundries to define product requirements and enhancements.
- Work closely with headquarters R&D and Product Engineers across global sites to resolve technical issues.
Requirements
- 4+ years of Extraction experience with bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is required, Master or Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) are preferred
- Strong background in package and pcb design with EM analysis with solid understanding of solver technologies.
- Hands-on experience with industry design and analysis tools such as Clarity, Sigrity, APD, Allegro or compatible 3rd party tools.
- Experience with extraction in advanced technology nodes.
- Knowledge and experience with physical verification process that includes test & measurement. Simulation correlation
- Knowledge and experience with Circuit Simulator tools (e.g., SystemSI, Spectre, Microwave office, ADS, HSPICE,..)
- Good communication skills internally with team members and externally with customers.
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
- Programming experience in Tcl, Python, or SKILL is a plus
Be proud and passionate about the work you do. Together, our One Cadence -- One Team culture drives our success.
The annual salary range for California is $119,000 to $221,000. 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.
We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.Skills Required
- 4+ years of extraction experience
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
- Strong background in package and PCB design with electromagnetic analysis and understanding of solver technologies
- Hands-on experience with Clarity, Sigrity, APD, Allegro, or compatible third-party tools
- Experience with extraction in advanced technology nodes
- Knowledge and experience with physical verification, test and measurement, and simulation correlation
- Knowledge and experience with circuit simulator tools such as SystemSI, Spectre, Microwave Office, ADS, or HSPICE
- Good internal and external communication skills
- Fluent spoken and written English
- Master's or Ph.D. degree or equivalent
- Programming experience in Tcl, Python, or SKILL
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Equity Value & Accessibility — A discounted ESPP with a lookback feature and equity included in total compensation make ownership broadly accessible and potentially meaningful. Structured compensation at an industry leader adds predictability to equity participation.
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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.
