Sr. SW Engineering Group Director

Cadence Design Systems; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 224,000 - 416,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems in California seeks a seasoned leader to drive engineering teams developing industry-leading EDA solutions for Static Timing Analysis. The role requires extensive leadership experience, a proven track record in delivering complex software, and deep expertise in HPC, algorithms, and semiconductor design methodologies.

The company notes an annual salary range of $224,000 to $416,000 with incentives like bonus, equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• Seasoned leader with extensive leadership experience.
• Strong track record delivering complex software products.
• Expert in high-performance computing, algorithms, and semiconductor design methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor multiple engineering teams across global locations.
• Define and execute the technical roadmap for advanced STA solutions.
• Partner with customers, product management, and executives to influence direction.
• Foster engineering excellence, talent development, and customer-centric execution.

Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. We are seeking a seasoned leader to lead engineering teams developing industry-leading Electronic Design Automation (EDA) solutions for Static Timing Analysis (STA) technologies. The ideal candidate brings extensive leadership experience, a strong track record of delivering complex software products, and deep expertise in high-performance computing, algorithms, and semiconductor design methodologies. This leader will drive technology strategy, organisational growth, and customer success while fostering innovation across a globally distributed organisation.

The annual salary range for California is $224,000 to $416,000. 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.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor multiple engineering teams, including managers, architects, and senior technical leaders across global locations. Define and execute the technical roadmap for advanced STA solutions, ensuring scalability, quality, and innovation. Experience with statistical timing analysis and performance optimisation at scale. Partner with key semiconductor customers, product management, and executive stakeholders to influence product strategy and technology direction. Build a culture of engineering excellence, talent development, operational efficiency, and customer‑centric execution.

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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