Cadence Design Systems

Principal Product Engineer - Virtuoso Backend Flows

Cadence Design Systems$136K — $253K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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 and deliver effective solutions to technical challenges.
  • Experience troubleshooting complex issues and collaborating with R&D teams.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and training skills.
  • BS/MS degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field with significant experience.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the development of advanced backend design flows in Cadence Virtuoso.
  • Engage with customers to understand their needs and challenges.
  • Influence future product capabilities through engineering insights.
  • Implement efficient design practices that enhance customer adoption.
  • Collaborate with R&D teams to address and resolve design issues.
  • Document processes and train team members on best practices.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation and paid holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Variety of medical, dental, and vision plan options.
Full Job Description
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.

About Cadence Design Systems

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is an American multinational electronic design automation software and engineering services company, founded in 1988 by the merger of SDA Systems and ECAD, Inc. The company produces software, hardware and silicon structures for designing integrated circuits, systems on chips (SoCs) and printed circuit boards.
Learn more about Cadence Design Systems
Size
9,300 employees
Market Cap
$43.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$590.6 million
Founded
2018
5 Year Trend
+10.5%
Revenue
$2.6 billion
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