Principal Product Engineer (Analog Design Automation)
- Location
- SAN JOSE
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
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 Virtuoso AI‑driven Layout Automation flows.
This is a customer‑facing role that sits at the intersection of analog layout expertise, automation technology, and customer workflows , and plays a critical role in scaling next‑generation Virtuoso automation flows .
We are looking for highly motivated and self‑driven engineers with:
- Strong hands‑on experience with analog / mixed‑signal layout
- Deep familiarity with the Virtuoso Custom Design Platform
- Exposure to layout automation, migration, or constraint‑driven flows
- Proven ability to work directly with customers , understand use‑cases, and articulate technical concepts clearly
- Scripting experience is a plus
- 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. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.
From CADENCE US's careers page (Workday), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 7 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job