Principal Design Engineer - ( Synthesis/LEC/CLP )

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Medical and dental insurance

Professional development programs

Company equity and stock options

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. in Bangalore/Pune seeks a Principal Design Engineer to lead Synthesis, LEC, and low-power verification. You will drive CLP and UPF/CPF-based power intent verification and own flows from design blocks to sign-off.

Ideal candidates have 8–12 years in ASIC/SoC, strong scripting (TCL/Python/Perl), and solid documentation and cross-team collaboration skills. Remote/hybrid options may be available as per policy.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of hands-on ASIC/SoC design experience.
• Strong depth in Synthesis, LEC, and Low Power.
• Experience with multi-corner, multi-mode sign-off.

Responsibilities

• Drive methodology improvements across Synthesis, LEC, CLP and ECO flows.
• Own end-to-end LEC sign-off across multiple design blocks.
• Drive physical synthesis closure on complex blocks and PPA.
• CLP sign-off for low power designs: level shifter, retention, isolation, PSO strategy.
• Own technical documentation and status updates across active blocks.

Skills

ASIC/SoC design

Synthesis

LEC

Low Power

Multi-corner sign-off

Scripting TCL

Python

PERL

RTL flow

Documentation

Education

BE/BTech/ME/MS/MTech in Electrical/Electronic

Tools

Genus

Conformal

Job description

BANGALORE

PUNE

Full time

R56396

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality. Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health.

The Cadence Advantage

• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in an environment that encourages you to be creative, innovative, and to make an impact.
• Cadence’s employee-friendly policies focus on the physical and mental well-being of employees, career development, providing opportunities for learning, and celebrating success in recognition of specific needs of the employees.
• The unique “One Cadence – One Team” culture promotes collaboration within and across teams to ensure customer success.
• Multiple avenues of learning and development available for employees to explore as per their specific requirement and interests.
• You get to work with a diverse team of passionate, dedicated, and talented individuals who go above and beyond for our customers, our communities, and each other—every day.

Location: Pune/Bangalore

Experience: 8–12 Years

BE/BTech/ME/MS/MTech in Electrical/Electronic or equivalent

About the Role

We are looking for a Principal Design Engineer to drive Synthesis, Logical Equivalence Checking (LEC), Conformal Low Power (CLP), and UPF/CPF-based power intent verification. This is an internally facing role contributing to flow methodology & root-cause resolution on synthesis, Logical Equivalence Checking (LEC), low-power sign-off.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive methodology improvements and best-practice development across Synthesis, LEC, CLP and ECO flows.
• Own end-to-end LEC sign-off across multiple design blocks including debug of NEQs, aborts.
• Drive Physical synthesis closure on complex blocks including constraint development and PPA closure.
• CLP sign-off for low power intent designs: level shifter, retention, isolation, PSO strategy architecture, supply set/domain conflict resolution.
• Own technical documentation, status tracking, and write-ups across active blocks.

Required Skills

• 8–12 years of hands‑on ASIC/SoC design experience with strong depth in Synthesis (Genus), LEC (Conformal), and Low Power.
• Proven experience across multi‑corner, multi‑mode sign‑off considerations
• Strong scripting ability in TCL, Python, PERL etc.
• Deep understanding of ASIC flow interactions: RTL, synthesis, physical design handoff, DFT.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable owning technical documentation and cross‑team discussions
• Proven track record and experience working in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience with physically aware synthesis flows

Benefits of working at Cadence:

• Competitive salary package with performance bonuses.
• A flexible work-life balance with options for remote & hybrid work.
• Generous medical and dental insurance coverage for you and your family.
• Professional Development programs including training budgets and mentorship.
• Company equity and stock options for long‑term value creation.
• Annual incentive program tied to company and personal success metrics.

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 Employment Opportunity Policy

Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity throughout all levels of the organization.

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.

Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and 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.