Cadence Design Systems

Sr. SW Engineering Group Director

Cadence Design Systems$224K — $416K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of leadership experience in software engineering.
  • Expertise in Electronic Design Automation (EDA) and Static Timing Analysis (STA).
  • Strong background in high-performance computing and algorithm development.
  • Proven track record of delivering complex software products.
  • Experience with building and managing globally distributed teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Define and implement the technical roadmap for STA solutions.
  • Collaborate with semiconductor customers and stakeholders on product strategy.
  • Cultivate engineering excellence and operational efficiency within the teams.
  • Direct the innovation agenda to enhance product quality and performance.

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 seeking a seasoned leader to lead engineering teams developing industry-leading Electronic Design Automation (EDA) solutions for Static Timing Analysis (STA) technologies. The ideal candidate brings extensive leadership experience, a strong track record of delivering complex software products, and deep expertise in high-performance computing, algorithms, and semiconductor design methodologies. This leader will drive technology strategy, organisational growth, and customer success while fostering innovation across a globally distributed organisation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and mentor multiple engineering teams, including managers, architects, and senior technical leaders across global locations.
  • Define and execute the technical roadmap for advanced STA solutions, ensuring scalability, quality, and innovation. Experience with statistical timing analysis and performance optimisation at scale.
  • Partner with key semiconductor customers, product management, and executive stakeholders to influence product strategy and technology direction.
  • Build a culture of engineering excellence, talent development, operational efficiency, and customer-centric execution.

The annual salary range for California is $224,000 to $416,000. 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.

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
NASDAQ

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