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Principal Product Engineer

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Cadence Design Systems

San Jose, CA (In Person)

$195,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 6 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/6/2026

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Principal Product Engineer Cadence Design Systems 4.4 ( ) San Jose, CA for later Why you should apply for a job to
Cadence Design Systems :
Ranked as one of the 4.4/5 in overall job satisfaction 4.4/5 in supportive management 87% say women are treated fairly and equally to men 89% would recommend this company to other women 87% say the CEO supports gender diversity Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all reviews Parental leave is available for both paternity and maternity Flexible work options available 88% of employees at Cadence say it is a great place to work compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company. # R54661 Position summary A).
Flow Innovation:
Develop and deploy customized RTL-to-GDSII methodologies and scripts to meet specific customer design goals.
Strategic Collaboration:
Partner with Product Marketing to align technical capabilities with market needs and customer roadmaps.
Requirements Education:
BS in Electrical Engineering (EE) + 6 or more years of industry experience, OR MS in Electrical Engineering (EE) + 4 or more year of digital implementation experience.
Core Expertise:
Deep understanding of the full ASIC design flow (RTL-to-GDSII) with a focus on physical design and timing analysis.
Advanced Node Experience:
Proven hands-on experience with timing closure and PPA optimization at 7nm, 5nm, or below.
Tool Proficiency:
High familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools for synthesis, placement, routing, and signoff.
Scripting Skills:
Proficiency in Tcl, Python, or Perl (familiarity with AI-driven productivity tools is a major plus).
Communication:
Strong verbal and written skills to translate complex technical issues into actionable solutions. 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. Why you should apply for a job to
Cadence Design Systems :
Ranked as one of the 4.4/5 in overall job satisfaction 4.4/5 in supportive management 87% say women are treated fairly and equally to men 89% would recommend this company to other women 87% say the CEO supports gender diversity Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members. See all reviews Parental leave is available for both paternity and maternity Flexible work options available 88% of employees at Cadence say it is a great place to work compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company.