Lead Functional Product Engineer, Power Analysis

Cadence; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence in California is seeking a skilled engineer to join our Power Analysis team, focusing on developing, debugging, and deploying Signoff power analysis flows at customer environments. You will closely work with R&D to integrate with synthesis and PnR stages and provide hands-on customer support.

The role requires hands-on Signoff power analysis experience, UPF knowledge, Verilog/SystemVerilog, and scripting skills; you will help optimize power, automate flows, document findings, and

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Signoff power analysis (static and dynamic power).
• Knowledge of power optimization techniques in Synthesis (clock gating, operand isolation, multi-Vt cell selection).
• Working knowledge of UPF (Unified Power Format) — power domains, isolation, level shifting, retention.
• Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog for design analysis and testcase creation.
• Understanding of digital design fundamentals — clock domains, pipeline stages, timing/power trade-offs.
• Experience with low-power design methodologies (DVFS, power gating, multi-voltage).
• Familiarity with Liberty (.lib) and SPEF formats.
• Scripting skills: Tcl, Python, or Shell.
• Familiarity with tools such as Joules, Voltus, PTPX or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Closely work with R&D to develop and maintain Signoff power analysis flows including integration with synthesis and PnR stages.
• Reproduce, debug, and resolve customer-reported issues in power analysis tools and flows.
• Deploy and validate power analysis tools at customer sites; provide hands-on technical support.
• Collaborate with customers to optimize power results and flow efficiency.
• Contribute to flow automation and scripting for repeatable deployments.
• Document debug findings, best practices, and flow guidelines.

Skills

Power analysis

Clock gating

Operand isolation

Multi-Vt cell

UPF

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Digital design

DVFS

Power gating

Multi-voltage

Liberty

SPEF

Tcl

Python

Shell

Joules

Voltus

PTPX

Education

Electronics / VLSI

Tools

Joules

Voltus

PTPX

Job description

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 skilled engineer to join our Power Analysis team, focused on developing, debugging, and deploying Signoff power analysis flows at customer environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Closely work with R&D to develop and maintain Signoff power analysis flows including integration with synthesis and PnR stages
• Reproduce, debug, and resolve customer-reported issues in power analysis tools and flows
• Deploy and validate power analysis tools at customer sites; provide hands-on technical support
• Collaborate with customers to optimize power results and improve flow efficiency
• Contribute to flow automation and scripting for repeatable deployments
• Document debug findings, best practices, and flow guidelines

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience with Signoff power analysis (static and dynamic power)
• Knowledge of power optimization techniques in Synthesis (clock gating, operand isolation, multi-Vt cell selection,
• Working knowledge of UPF (Unified Power Format) — power domains, isolation, level shifting, retention
• Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog for design analysis and testcase creation
• Understanding of digital design fundamentals — clock domains, pipeline stages, timing/power trade-offs
• Experience with low-power design methodologies (DVFS, power gating, multi-voltage)
• Familiarity with Liberty (.lib) and SPEF formats
• Scripting skills: Tcl, Python, or Shell
• Familiarity with tools such as Joules, Voltus, PTPX or equivalent

Education & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics / VLSI / Computer Engineering or equivalent
• Must have 3+ years of industry work experience

The annual salary range for California is $114,800 to $213,200. 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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