Senior Principal Hardware Engineer

What You'll Do

• The duties and responsibilities Senior Principal Hardware Engineer include: Drive solutions in logic synthesis, floorplan, place and route (PNR), clock construction Provide continuous improvement to existing tools, flows, and methodologies Optimize power, performance, and area to meet design requirements Experience with advanced process nodes and technologies Collaborate closely with cross functional teams to ensure proper design execution Work with R&D teams to improve Cadence’s suite of tools Close designs adhering to timing, power, IR/EM, and foundry specifications Qualifications BS with a minimum of 10 years of experience OR MS with a minimum of 7 years of experience OR PhD with a minimum of 5 years of experience Successfully owned and driven blocks/SoCs to tape-out Comfortable in the latest advanced technology nodes Experience in at least one scripting language like PERL, Python, TCL, or Shell is preferred Self-motivated, team player with strong problem-solving skills to collaborate with teams to deliver results Excellent written and verbal communication skills BS/MS with 8-15+ years of relevant hands-on experience in physical design 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.
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• Help us solve what others can’t.