Lead Product Engineer

Cadence Design Systems; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems in Bangalore is seeking a Lead Product Engineer to lead the development of high-performance IP products (UCIe/PCIe/Ethernet) and serve as the primary interface between customers and R&D. You will guide pre-sales discussions, pre-silicon integration, and post-silicon support, coordinating with remote teams worldwide.

The role requires strong RTL, verification, and back-end experience, and a focus on delivering quality customer deliverables while driving AI-assisted

Qualifications

• Experience with UCIe, PCIe, Ethernet, 112G IP.
• Verilog RTL design and gate level verification.
• Synthesis and STA; back-end experience a plus.
• Familiarity with DFT flows and test methodologies.
• Reading schematics; participate in SI/PI reviews.
• Knowledge of PLLs, Tx/Rx equalizers, ADCs.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with case management systems (SFDC, Jira)

Responsibilities

• Support integration / customization of CDNS SERDES IP subsystems.
• Analyze and resolve complex subsystem issues for customers.
• Support PHY and controller SOC integration reviews.
• Perform RTL and gate-level simulations to verify functionality.
• Assist customers with gate-level simulations and timing closure.
• Develop CDNS documentation and checklists for customers.
• Support post-silicon bring-up and deployment activities.
• Provide prompt updates to customers.
• Apply AI tools to enhance productivity and insights.

Skills

UCIe/PCIe/Ethernet IP

Verilog RTL design

Synthesis/STA

DFT flows

Schematics reading

Jira/SFDC

Communication skills

IP subsystem integration

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering + 5 years

Masters +3 years of related experience

Bachelor’s in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering + 8 years

Masters +5 years of related experience

Tools

Jira

SFDC

Job description

Job Title: Lead Product Engineer

Location: Bangalore

About Us

Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. We apply our Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware, and IP that turn design concepts into reality. This strategy is supplemented by AI-augmented development practices throughout all our organizations to empower our team to focus on creative problem-solving and innovation. Our customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products—from chips to boards to systems—for dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace, industrial, and health. Join us and be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and customer success.

Position Overview

Join a growing and dynamic IP team and help lead the development of best in class digital and mixed signal IP products. This is a tremendous opportunity to work with an experienced team focusing on development of high-performance IP related to protocols such as UCIe, PCIe, USB, DPHY and Ethernet PHYs. The role will be a key member of technical staff in an organization responsible for IP activities including but not limited to Pre-sales engagement with potential customers, Pre-Silicon integration and Post silicon bring-up and test support for the customers. This candidate will be the primary interface between customer and CDNS R&D team. Candidate should possess strong communication skills with ability to manage multiple priorities on day-to-day basis. Ownership of tasks, ability to collaborate with remote teams located worldwide and clear communication of status, are must have attributes in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting integration / customization of CDNS SERDES IP subsystems.
• Analyze and resolve complex subsystem application or implementation issues and provide professional guidance to customers.
• Support PHY and controller SOC integration reviews, and integration questions.
• Perform RTL and gate level simulations to verify functionality.
• Assist customers with gate level simulations and timing closure.
• Participate in development of CDNS documentations and checklists for customers.
• Support post silicon bringup and deployment activities by our customers.
• Enhance customer experience by providing prompt updates to customers.
• AI Incorporation: Leverage AI-powered tools and assistants to enhance productivity, improve decision making, and maintain high-quality customer deliverables.
• Apply AI-powered analytics tools to extract insights, identify patterns, and generate actionable recommendations from complex datasets.

Position Requirements

• Experience working with UCIe, PCIe, Ethernet, 112G or similar interface IP.
• Verilog RTL design and gate level verification experience.
• Synthesis and STA experience, back-end experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with industry standard DFT flows and test methodologies.
• Familiarity with package and board design.
• Ability to read schematics and participate in SI/PI reviews for customer board/package implementation.
• Knowledge of circuits such as Phase Locked Loops, Tx and Rx Equalizers, ADC’s etc.
• Familiar with concepts of Jitter, Noise, and other non-idealities in circuits.
• Broad technical background with understanding of standard design flows, tools, and usage of hard and soft IPs.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with case management systems (SFDC, Jira).
• Ability to prioritize cases, anticipate escalations, and manage technical reviews.
• High-level understanding of technical issues; able to coordinate with subject matter experts.
• Proactive in gathering feedback and driving continuous improvement.
• Influential and collaborative, able to manage resources across the organization.
• Skilled at listening to customer concerns and identifying potential issues.
• Committed to customer satisfaction and timely case closure.
• Bachelor’s in computer science or electrical engineering + 5 years of related experience, or Masters +3 years of related experience.
• Preferred Experience in memory and/or communication interface IP protocols (DDR, LPDDR, GDDR, HBM, PCIExpress, Ethernet, USB, UCIe, etc).
• A general grasp of circuit architecture and design fundamentals.
• Understanding of Analog/Mixed signal design practices.
• Bachelor’s in computer science or electrical engineering + 8 years of related experience, or Masters + 5 years of related experience.
• Experience with usage of AI tools in rapid prototyping and development (vibe coding) and general experience with effective AI prompting.

Skills & Qualifications Required

Broad technical background with understanding of standard design flows, tools, and usage of hard and soft IPs. Strong communication and organizational skills. Experience with case management systems (SFDC, Jira). Ability to prioritize cases, anticipate escalations, and manage technical reviews. High-level understanding of technical issues; able to coordinate with subject matter experts. Proactive in gathering feedback and driving continuous improvement. Influential and collaborative, able to manage resources across the organization. Skilled at listening to customer concerns and identifying potential issues. Committed to customer satisfaction and timely case closure.

We’re doing work that matters

Help us solve what others can’t.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity throughout all levels of the organization. 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 [e-mail].

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 Mission

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.