Principal Product Engineer (Analog Design Automation)

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

We are looking for a Product Engineer to drive the development and customer adoption of Analog Design automation flows in Virtuoso, including AI Driven optimization, parasitic-aware design, and layout-driven design methodologies. This is a customer-facing role that sits at the intersection of analog circuit design, design automation technology, and customer design workflows, and plays a key role in scaling next-generation analog design automation flows.

We are looking for highly motivated and self-driven engineers with:

• Strong hands-on experience in analog / mixed-signal circuit design.
• Deep familiarity with Virtuoso schematic, simulation, and ADE environments.
• Exposure to design automation, circuit optimization, or migration flows.
• Understanding of layout-dependent effects and parasitic impact on circuit performance.
• Proven ability to work directly with customers, understand real design challenges, and articulate technical concepts clearly.
• Scripting or automation experience (SKILL, Python, or equivalent) is a plus.

Requirements:

• BS/MS degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or related degree) with at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Compensation:

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.

Benefits:

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.

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