Principal Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities Architect, design, and deliver high-speed Analog/Mixed-Signal IPs and subsystems. Drive design closure for TX/RX, PLL, DLL, CDR, Clocking, Datapath, I/O, and interface circuits. Lead complex IP programs involving cross-functional teams including Analog Design, Layout, AMS Verification, Digital, and Physical Design. Mentor engineers and drive technical excellence, innovation, and execution. For management roles, lead project execution, staffing, risk management, and customer engagements. Required Skills Strong expertise in high-speed interface design: UCIe / Die-to-Die (D2D) PCIe Gen3/4/5/6 DDRx / LPDDRx / GDDRx / HBM High-speed Ser Des architectures Strong Analog Design and I/O fundamentals. Knowledge of SI/PI, ESD, Reliability, Jitter, Timing, and PPA optimization. Experience delivering complex IPs from architecture to silicon. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with advanced technology nodes (16nm, 12nm, 10nm, 7nm, 5nm, 3nm). Experience in IP architecture, technology migration, and design reuse methodologies. Proven track record of leading large technical teams and delivering high-performance connectivity or memory interface solutions. Ideal candidates bring deep technical expertise, strong execution skills, and the ability to lead the development of industry-leading high-speed interface IPs for AI, HPC, Networking, and Data Center applications. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t. Additional Jobs Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity throughout all levels of the organization. Read the policy(opens in a new tab) We welcome your interest in the company and want to make sure our job site is accessible to all. If you experience difficulty using this site or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact staffing@cadence.com. Privacy Policy: Job Applicant If you are a job seeker creating a profile using our careers website, please see the privacy policy(opens in a new tab). E-Verify Cadence participates in the E-Verify program in certain U.S. locations as required by law. Download More Information on E-Verify (64K) Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence. Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.