Principal Product Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onCostco, 1709, Automation Parkway, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95131, United States
About Cadence
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. We are doing work that matters, helping the industry solve challenges that others cannot.
About the Role
Join Cadence's Digital and Signoff Group (DSG) as a Product Engineer, acting as the vital bridge between R&D, Application Engineering, and our global customers. In this high-impact role, you will influence the next generation of chip design software, helping industry leaders solve complex physical design challenges at 7nm and below.
You will serve as the primary technical resource for internal development teams and external customers, collaborating with R&D to track, diagnose, and resolve software issues to ensure a robust tool release cycle. Your work will involve executing competitive benchmarks to demonstrate Cadence's edge in Power, Performance, and Area (PPA), as well as developing and deploying customized RTL-to-GDSII methodologies and scripts to meet specific customer design goals. Additionally, you will partner with Product Marketing to align technical capabilities with market needs and customer roadmaps.
Equal Opportunity
Cadence is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Costco, 1709, Automation Parkway, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95131, United States
San Jose, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleServe as the primary place-and-route resource for internal development teams and external customers
- check_circleDevelop and deploy customized RTL-to-GDSII methodologies and scripts to meet customer design goals
- check_circlePartner with Product Marketing to align technical capabilities with market needs and customer roadmaps
- check_circleCollaborate with R&D to track, diagnose, and resolve software issues for robust tool releases
- check_circleExecute competitive benchmarks to demonstrate Cadence's edge in Power, Performance, and Area
Requirements
- verifiedBS in Electrical Engineering + 6+ years industry experience OR MS in Electrical Engineering + 4+ years digital implementation experience
- verifiedDeep understanding of full ASIC design flow (RTL-to-GDSII)
- verifiedHands-on experience with timing closure and PPA optimization at 7nm, 5nm, or below
- verifiedProficiency in Tcl, Python, or Perl
Nice to Have
Familiarity with AI-driven productivity tools
Benefits & Perks
check_circlePaid vacation and paid holidayscheck_circle401(k) plan with employer matchcheck_circleEmployee stock purchase plancheck_circleA variety of medical, dental and vision plan options
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Day-to-day, the Principal Product Engineer at Cadence will serve as the primary place-and-route resource for internal development teams and external customers; develop and deploy customized rtl-to-gdsii methodologies and scripts to meet customer design goals; partner with product marketing to align technical capabilities with market needs and customer roadmaps; and collaborate with r&d to track, diagnose, and resolve software issues for robust tool releases.
What are the requirements for this Principal Product Engineer role?expand_more
To qualify for the Principal Product Engineer at Cadence position, applicants should have: BS in Electrical Engineering + 6+ years industry experience OR MS in Electrical Engineering + 4+ years digital implementation experience; Deep understanding of full ASIC design flow (RTL-to-GDSII); Hands-on experience with timing closure and PPA optimization at 7nm, 5nm, or below; and Proficiency in Tcl, Python, or Perl.
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Principal Product Engineer at Cadence is based in Costco, 1709, Automation Parkway, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95131, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Cadence has listed this Principal Product Engineer role as on-site.
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Principal Product Engineer at Cadence typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Principal Product Engineer at Cadence include TCL; Python; Perl; Asic Design Flow; RTL-To-Gdsii; Physical Design; Timing Analysis; and Timing Closure.
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