Principal Product Engineer – Virtuoso Backend Flows

Cadence Design Systems•San Jose, CA

7d•$136,500 - $253,500•Remote

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

Drive the development and customer adoption of advanced backend design flows in Cadence Virtuoso for leading-edge process nodes.
Combine physical design methodologies, design automation, and customer engagement.
Enable efficient design implementation and influence future product capabilities.
Work directly with customers, understand technical challenges, and deliver effective solutions.
Troubleshoot complex issues and collaborate with R&D teams.
Provide training.