Sr. Principal Product Engineer, RTL-GDSII

Cadence Design Systems; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems in Austin is seeking a Sr. Principal Product Engineer to drive the development of advanced chip design software tools. The role involves providing expertise in place-and-route, evaluating features on PPA, and liaising between customers and internal teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor or Master’s degree in EE/CS, with at least 10 years of relevant experience. Cadence is recognized as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, and values equal employment opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience with any industry standard place-and-route tools (7 years with Master Degree).
• A good understanding of the RTL-GDSII flow.
• Firm understanding of Timing and power analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide place-and-route expertise to both Cadence customers and internal development teams.
• Evaluate impact of new features on PPA.
• Be a liaison for new features between customer/foundry and R&D development teams.

Skills

Place-and-route expertise

Scripting skills

PPA benchmarking

Data mining and analysis

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in EE/CS

Tools

Industry standard place-and-route tools

Job description

Sr. Principal Product Engineer page is loaded## Sr. Principal Product Engineerlocations: AUSTINtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R54665## **At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.**This position presents an exciting opportunity within Cadence’s Digital and Signoff Group (DSG) for a Product Engineer. In this dynamic environment, you’ll collaborate closely with R&D, Application Engineering & product marketing teams to help drive the development of advanced chip design software tools. Your responsibilities will include:* Provide place-and-route expertise to both Cadence customers and internal development teams* PPA benchmarking on customer and foundry test cases* Evaluate impact of new features on PPA* Be a liaison for new features between customer/foundry and R&D development teams* Develop point solutions with scripting* Data mining and analysis to uncover PPA limiting issues and identify optimization opportunitiesMinimum Qualifications:* A Bachelor or Master’s degree in EE/CS or equivalent major (Masters level preferred)* A minimum of 10 years of hands on experience with any industry standard place-and-route tools (7 years with Master Degree)* A good understanding of the RTL-GDSII flow* A good understanding of the PDK and DK collaterals* Firm understanding of Timing and power analysis* Good scripting skills* Must be legally eligible to work in the US## **We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.****Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:**Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity throughout all levels of the organization.We welcome your interest in the company and want to make sure our job site is accessible to all. If you experience difficulty using this site or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].**Privacy Policy:**Job Applicant If you are a job seeker creating a profile using our careers website, please see the .E-Verify Cadence participates in theE-Verify program in certain U.S. locations as required by law.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. 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.