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.
BS/MS degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or related degree) with at least 5 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.
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