Product Engineer II (EMIR / PDN Analysis & Power Integrity)

Cadence; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 101,500 - 188,500; Full time

Job summary

Cadence is seeking a skilled engineer to join its product engineering team in Austin, focusing on Power Noise Reliability analysis within the Digital Sign-off Group. You will develop domain expertise in power integrity, 3DIC analysis, and AI-driven mitigation methods for IR and EM issues.

The role collaborates with R&D and customers to advance methodologies and flows, addressing Multiphysics challenges in digital designs and offering insights across geographies.

Qualifications

• Coursework related to advanced digital logic design and VLSI.
• Fundamental understanding of Digital logic, CMOS logic, Power IR drop analysis, Circuit Design and Analysis, Digital/Behavioral simulations.
• Experience with physical design flow using automatic placement and routing tools.
• Ability to debug IR drop, Timing, and PDN issues related to IR/EM is a plus.
• Knowledge of Python or TCL scripting.

Responsibilities

• Be part of the product engineering team working on Power Noise Reliability analysis platform within Digital Sign-off Group at Cadence.
• Build domain expertise in power integrity, 3DIC analysis & optimization, AI-driven IR mitigation & fixing methodology, and electrothermal optimization for digital designs.
• Work closely with R&D to facilitate the development of these methodologies and flows.
• Support strategic customers and functional product engineering driving solutions in Multiphysics space.

Skills

Digital logic design

CMOS logic design

Power IR drop analysis

Python scripting

Debug IR drop/EM

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/VLSI Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

TCL scripting

Place & Route tools

Job description

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

Job Responsibilities

• Be part of the product engineering team working on Power Noise Reliability analysis platform within Digital Sign-off Group at Cadence.
• Build domain expertise in power integrity , 3DIC analysis & optimization , Industry’s first AI driven IR mitigation & fixing methodology , electrothermal optimization for digital designs.
• Work closely with R&D to facilitate the development of these methodologies and flows.
• Responsibilities also including supporting strategic customers and functional product engineering driving solutions in the Multiphysics space.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in; Electrical / VLSI Engineering with 3+ years related experience
• OR Masters with relevant courses in digital systems in Electrical Engineering

Experience And Technical Skills Required

• Coursework related to advanced digital logic design and advanced Very Large Scale Integrated-circuit (VLSI)
• Fundamental understanding in Digital logic Design, CMOS logic Design, Power IR drop analysis, Circuit Design and Analysis, Digital and Behavioral simulations
• Relevant coursework/projects or experience in physical design implementation flow using automatic placement and routing tool.
• Ability to debug IR drop, Timing, and Electrical PDN issues in relation to IR and EM is a plus
• Knowledge on Python or TCL scripting.

Behavioral Skills Required

• Must possess strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Ability to establish a close working relationship with both customer peers and management.
• Explore what’s possible to get the job done, including creative use of unconventional solutions.
• Work effectively across functions and geographies.
• Push to raise the bar while always operating with integrity.

The annual salary range for California is $101,500 to $188,500. 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. 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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