We are looking for a Product Engineer to drive the development and customer adoption of advanced backend design flows in Cadence Virtuoso for leading-edge process nodes.
This is a customer-facing role that combines physical design methodologies, design automation, and customer engagement. The position plays a key role in enabling efficient design implementation and influencing future product capabilities.
We are looking for highly motivated and self-driven engineers with:
Strong experience in custom IC backend design, layout, and signoff flows.
Deep familiarity with Virtuoso layout environments and advanced-node methodologies.
Experience with automation and scripting using SKILL, Python, Perl, or UNIX Shell.
Ability to work directly with customers, understand technical challenges, and deliver effective solutions.
Experience troubleshooting complex issues and collaborating with R&D teams.
Strong communication, documentation, and training skills.
BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 9+ years of relevant experience, or MS degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
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.
We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.Skills Required
- Strong experience in custom IC backend design, layout, and signoff flows.
- Deep familiarity with Virtuoso layout environments and advanced-node methodologies.
- Experience with automation and scripting using SKILL, Python, Perl, or UNIX Shell.
- Ability to work directly with customers, understand technical challenges, and deliver effective solutions.
- Experience troubleshooting complex issues and collaborating with R&D teams.
- Strong communication, documentation, and training skills.
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 9+ years experience, or MS with 7+ years experience.
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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.
