Sr. Principal Product Engineer – Digital & Signoff Group (DSG)

Key Responsibilities Technical Expert: Serve as the primary place-and-route (P&R) resource for internal development teams and external customers. Product Evolution: Collaborate with R&D to track, diagnose, and resolve software issues, ensuring a robust tool release cycle. Design Benchmarking: Execute competitive benchmarks to demonstrate Cadence’s edge in Power, Performance, and Area (PPA). Flow Innovation: Develop and deploy customized RTL-to-GDSII methodologies and scripts to meet specific customer design goals. Strategic Collaboration: Partner with Product Marketing to align technical capabilities with market needs and customer roadmaps. Requirements EDUCATION: Bachelors in Electronics Engineering (EE) + 8 or more years of industry experience, OR Masters in Electronics Engineering (EE) + 6 or more year of digital implementation experience. Core Expertise: Deep understanding of the full ASIC design flow (RTL-to-GDSII) with a focus on physical design and timing analysis. Advanced Node Experience: Proven hands-on experience with timing closure and PPA optimization at 7nm, 5nm, or below. Tool Proficiency: High familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools for synthesis, placement, routing, and signoff. Scripting Skills: Proficiency in Tcl, Python, or Perl (familiarity with AI-driven productivity tools is a major plus). Communication: Strong verbal and written skills to translate complex technical issues into actionable solutions. 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.