Staff Product Engineer

Cadence; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence in San Jose invites a Principal Product Engineer to lead silicon execution for large, complex SoCs for Emulation Products, from first silicon through qualification, production ramp, and sustained manufacturing. The role owns product health across yield, reliability, quality, and manufacturing, partnering with design, test, foundry, and OSAT teams to deliver high-quality silicon at scale.

This position requires strong cross-functional leadership and independent execution in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 12+ years in product, yield, reliability silicon engineering.
• Silicon and package reliability qualification and failure analysis.
• Silicon debugging, yield analysis, and manufacturing flows.
• Lead cross-functional teams and drive execution under schedule pressure.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering.
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead silicon reliability and qualification activities (JEDEC requirements)
• Drive yield learning and yield ramp into high-volume manufacturing
• Analyze failures across test, design, process, packaging; drive root cause
• Define binning, guard-banding, and product readiness criteria
• Partner with foundries, OSATs, and manufacturing teams for production execution
• Support field quality, customer escalations, and long-term product health

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

JEDEC

Job description

Company Description Cadence is a market leader in AI and digital twins, providing computational software that accelerates innovation in engineering design from silicon to complex systems. Its Intelligent System Design™ solutions enable top semiconductor and systems companies to create next-generation products across diverse markets, including hyperscale computing, mobile communications, automotive, aerospace, industrial, life sciences, and robotics. Cadence’s technology supports end-to-end design workflows, from chips to full electromechanical systems, helping customers bring advanced products to market more efficiently. In 2024, the Wall Street Journal named Cadence one of the world’s top 100 best-managed companies, underscoring its strong leadership and performance. The company continues to expand opportunities for engineers and technologists who want to shape the future of electronic and system design.

Role Description

We are seeking a Principal Product Engineer to lead silicon execution for large, complex SoCs for our Emulation Products from first silicon through qualification, production ramp, and sustained manufacturing. This role owns product health across yield, reliability, quality, and manufacturing, working closely with design, test, foundry, and OSAT partners to deliver high‑quality silicon at scale.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead silicon reliability and qualification activities (JEDEC requirements)
• Drive yield learning and yield ramp into high‑volume manufacturing
• Analyze failures across test, design, process, and packaging; drive root cause and fixes
• Define binning, guard‑banding, and product readiness criteria
• Partner with foundries, OSATs, and manufacturing teams for production execution
• Support field quality, customer escalations, and long‑term product health

Job Qualifications:

• 12+ years of experience in product, yield, reliability silicon engineering
• Strong experience in silicon and package reliability qualification and failure analysis
• Experience with silicon debug, yield analysis, and manufacturing flows
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive execution under schedule pressure
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and contribute as a technical leader in a fast-paced environment.