Sr. Principal Product Engineer

What You'll Do

• Technical Expert: Serve as the primary place-and-route (P&R) resource for internal development teams and external customers.
• Product Evolution: Collaborate with R&D to track, diagnose, and resolve software issues, ensuring a robust tool release cycle.
• Design Benchmarking: Execute competitive benchmarks to demonstrate Cadence’s edge in Power, Performance, and Area (PPA).
• Flow Innovation: Develop and deploy customized RTL-to-GDSII methodologies and scripts to meet specific customer design goals.
• Position Requirements Education: Bachelors in Electronics Engineering (EE) + 5 or more years of industry experience, OR Masters in Electronics Engineering (EE) + 3 or more year of digital implementation experience.
• Core Expertise: Deep understanding of the full ASIC design flow (RTL-to-GDSII) with a focus on physical design and timing & DRC analysis.
• Advanced Node Experience: Proven hands-on experience with timing closure, process design rules and PPA optimization at 7nm, 5nm, or below.
• Tool Proficiency: High familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools for placement, routing, and signoff.
• Scripting Skills: Proficiency in Tcl, Python, or Perl (familiarity with AI-driven productivity tools is a major plus).
• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills to translate complex technical issues into actionable solutions.
• 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.
• We’re doing work that matters.
• Help us solve what others can’t.