Principal Product Engineer (Analog Design Automation)

Cadence Design Systems; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k) with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental and vision options

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems is seeking a Product Engineer to drive development and customer adoption of Virtuoso AI‑driven Layout Automation flows. This customer-facing role sits at the intersection of analog layout expertise, automation technology, and customer workflows to scale next-generation Virtuoso automation flows.

The candidate should have hands-on analog/mixed-signal layout experience, deep familiarity with Virtuoso, and exposure to automation flows.

Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with analog/mixed-signal layout and Virtuoso.
• Exposure to layout automation, migration, or constraint-driven flows.
• Proven ability to work directly with customers and articulate technical concepts.
• Scripting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and customer adoption of Virtuoso AI-driven Layout Automation flows.
• Operate at the intersection of analog layout, automation technology, and customer workflows.
• Interact with customers to understand use-cases and translate them into requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver scalable automation solutions.

Skills

Analog Layout

Virtuoso

Layout Automation

Customer Facing

Scripting

Education

B.S./M.S. in EE/CE

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 Product Engineer to drive the development and customer adoption of Virtuoso AI‑driven Layout Automation flows. This is a customer‑facing role that sits at the intersection of analog layout expertise, automation technology, and customer workflows, and plays a critical role in scaling next‑generation Virtuoso automation flows. We are looking for highly motivated and self‑driven engineers with:

• Strong hands‑on experience with analog / mixed‑signal layout
• Deep familiarity with the Virtuoso Custom Design Platform
• Exposure to layout automation, migration, or constraint‑driven flows
• Proven ability to work directly with customers, understand use‑cases, and articulate technical concepts clearly
• Scripting experience is a plus

BS/MS degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or related degree) with at least 5 years of relevant experience

The annual salary range for California is $136,500 to $253,500. 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.

Benefits

• 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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