Cadence Design Systems
Principal Product Engineer (Analog Design Automation)
Cadence Design Systems is hiring a Principal Product Engineer (Analog Design Automation) in SAN JOSE 06, United States of America. Posted September 16, 2026.
Job at a glance
- Company
- Cadence Design Systems
- Location
- SAN JOSE 06, United States of America
- Pay
- $136,500 – $253,500
- Workplace
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Sector
- Engineering & Technology
- Posted
- September 16, 2026
About the job
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
We are looking for a Product Engineer to drive the development and customer adoption of Analog Design automation flows in Virtuoso, including AI Driven optimization, parasitic‑aware design, and layout‑driven design methodologies.
This is a customer‑facing role that sits at the intersection of analog circuit design, design automation technology, and customer design workflows, and plays a key role in scaling next‑generation analog design automation flows.
We are looking for highly motivated and self‑driven engineers with:
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Strong hands‑on experience in analog / mixed‑signal circuit design.
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Deep familiarity with Virtuoso schematic, simulation, and ADE environments.
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Exposure to design automation, circuit optimization, or migration flows.
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Understanding of layout‑dependent effects and parasitic impact on circuit performance.
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Proven ability to work directly with customers, understand real design challenges, and articulate technical concepts clearly.
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Scripting or automation experience (SKILL, Python, or equivalent) is a plus.
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BS/MS degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or related degree) with at least 5 years of relevant experience
The annual salary range for California is $136,500 to $253,500. 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.