Product Engineer II

Cadence; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Cadence is seeking a Product Engineer in California to work with the FastSPICE R&D team on technology development, product validation, and customer issue analysis. You will support delivering high-quality FastSPICE solutions by evaluating technologies and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to improve performance and usability.

The role requires MOS transistor-level knowledge, SPICE/FastSPICE experience, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• MOS transistor-level design fundamentals required.
• Hands-on SPICE/FastSPICE experience from coursework or work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the FastSPICE R&D team to support new technology development and product enhancements.
• Analyze and troubleshoot customer-reported issues involving transistor-level circuit simulations.
• Validate and test new product features, methodologies, and improvements.
• Assist in reproducing, debugging, and resolving technical issues in collaboration with development teams.
• Develop and execute simulation test cases to evaluate product functionality and performance.
• Document findings, recommendations, and resolutions for internal teams and customers.
• Communicate technical information effectively to engineering teams and stakeholders.

Skills

MOS transistor-level design

SPICE/FastSPICE

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering

BS in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering

Tools

EDA tools

Simulation methodologies

Python

Perl

Tcl

Job description

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

Cadence is seeking a Product Engineer to work closely with the FastSPICE R&D team on new technology development, product validation, and customer issue analysis. In this role, you will support the delivery of high-quality FastSPICE solutions by contributing to technology evaluations, debugging customer-reported issues, and collaborating with cross‑functional engineering teams to enhance product performance and usability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the FastSPICE R&D team to support new technology development and product enhancements.
• Analyze and troubleshoot customer‑reported issues involving transistor‑level circuit simulations.
• Validate and test new product features, methodologies, and improvements.
• Assist in reproducing, debugging, and resolving technical issues in collaboration with development teams.
• Develop and execute simulation test cases to evaluate product functionality and performance.
• Document findings, recommendations, and resolutions for internal teams and customers.
• Communicate technical information effectively to engineering teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of MOS transistor‑level circuit design and semiconductor fundamentals.
• Hands‑on experience with SPICE and/or FastSPICE simulation tools through coursework, research, internships, or industry experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Education & Experience

• MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 0-2 years of relevant experience, OR
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 2-4 years of relevant experience, OR

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with analog, mixed‑signal, custom digital, or memory circuit design.
• Exposure to EDA tools and simulation methodologies.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl.
• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and circuit verification concepts.

The annual salary range for California is $105,000 to $195,000. 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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