Sr. Principal SW Engineer, 3DIC P&R & AI-driven EDA Automation

Cadence Design Systems; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) plan with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental and vision plans

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems in California is seeking a Product Engineer for Integrity 3D-IC. You will develop interfaces and integrate Cadence tools into the Integrity 3D-IC platform, collaborating with R&D to advance 3D-IC solutions and with field teams for customer engagement.

The role requires a BS with 10+ years or MS with 5+ years in semiconductor engineering, experience with physical implementation, place-and-route, signoff, and Cadence flows; familiarity with Allegro package designer; strong

Qualifications

• BS degree with 10+ years or MS degree with 5+ years of engineering work experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Experience in physical implementation, place-and-route, and signoff tools.
• Familiar with Cadence digital flows and advanced packaging design with Allegro Package Designer.
• Knowledge and experience in 3D-IC system planning, implementation, analysis, and signoff flows is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in scripting languages, such as TCL, Perl, YAML, and Python.
• Good troubleshooting and technical documentation skills.
• A self-motivated, proactive learner and team player, with excellent communication skills and a customer-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Develop interfaces and integrate Cadence tools and engines into the Integrity 3D-IC platform.
• Work closely with R&D to develop, integrate and enhance 3D-IC solutions, including system planning and verification.
• Collaborate with field teams in customer engagement and provide technical support and guidance.
• Communicate and coordinate with multiple R&D groups and field teams to enable 3D-IC solutions for customers.

Skills

Physical implementation

Place-and-route

Signoff tools

Cadence flows

3D-IC system planning

TCL scripting

Perl scripting

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience

Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience

Tools

Allegro Package Designer

Job description

Job Description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Product Engineer for Integrity 3D-IC. Developing interfaces and integrating various Cadence tools and engines into the Integrity 3D-IC platform.

Working closely with R&D group to develop, integrate and enhance 3D-IC solutions, including 3D-IC system planning, implementation, and analysis/verification, and Agentic AI applications.

Collaborating with the field teams in customer engagement and providing technical support and guidance.

Communicating and coordinating with multiple R&D groups and field teams to enable 3D-IC solutions to customers.

Position Requirements

• BS degree with 10+ years or MS degree and 5+ years of engineering work experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Experience in physical implementation, place-and-route, and signoff tools.
• Familiar with Cadence digital flows and advanced packaging design with Allegro Package Designer.
• Knowledge and experience in 3D-IC system planning, implementation, analysis, and signoff flows is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in scripting languages, such as TCL, Perl, YAML, and Python.
• Good troubleshooting and technical documentation skills.
• A self-motivated, proactive learner and team player, with excellent communication skills and a customer-oriented attitude.

Salary and Benefits

The annual salary range for California is $154,000 to $286,000. 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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Company Overview

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 to 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.

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