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Lead Product Engineer

Cadence Open
San Jose Full-time Senior Software Engineering

At a glance

Senior Software Engineering role at Cadence. San Jose · full-time · $119,000–$221,000 base.

SalaryStated by Cadence
$119,000 – $221,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from CadenceOur estimate for the market: $166,250–$240,956Median $196,425
The range includes the market median of $196,425 for senior software engineering roles in San Jose.
Worked out from 46 postings that stated pay, median $196,425. Last updated Nov 6, 2026.
RoleSoftware Engineering
SenioritySenior
LocationSan Jose
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$119,000–$221,000
PostedOct 19, 2026
Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Gather requirements, build, test and deliver software integrations for design and analysis workflows
  • Serve as the customer-facing link to R&D on system-level design and analysis problems
  • Reproduce reported issues with test cases, assess them and resolve difficult customer problems
  • Create efficient analysis flows, benchmark tools and improve system design quality and product performance
  • Work with customers, foundries, field teams and R&D to shape product updates and address technical issues

What you bring

  • At least four years of extraction experience and a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  • Strong package and PCB design experience, including electromagnetic analysis and solver technology knowledge
  • Practical experience with design and analysis software such as Clarity, Sigrity or another listed tool
  • Fluency in spoken and written English

Who this fits

This role suits an experienced product engineer who can handle complex design-analysis issues and work directly with customers and R&D. You'll collaborate with colleagues across global sites. A master's or doctoral degree is preferred, and programming in Tcl, Python or SKILL is a plus.

From the employer

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Job Description

The Product Engineering team collaborates closely with customers, foundries, R&D, Marketing, and Application Engineers to develop solutions that address our customers’ unique and complex design challenges. We are seeking a Product Engineer who has an intimate knowledge and experience in PKG & PCB design & EM analysis experience, Build and improve the next generation design analysis flows and partner with WFO, drive the business and product roll-out timely and professional manner.

Key Responsibilities:

  • As an Product Engineer you will be responsible for capturing the requirements of, developing, testing and delivering software integrations
  • Act as the primary interface between customers and corporate R&D for all system level design and analysis issues.
  • Evaluate and qualify the issues using provided testcases.
  • Establish efficient flows to improve system design and analysis tool quality and product performance.
  • Execute expert-level benchmarks and resolve complex customer issues.
  • Collaborate with R&D, field teams, customers, and foundries to define product requirements and enhancements.
  • Work closely with headquarters R&D and Product Engineers across global sites to resolve technical issues.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of Extraction experience with bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is required, Master or Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) are preferred
  • Strong background in package and pcb design with EM analysis with solid understanding of solver technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with industry design and analysis tools such as Clarity, Sigrity, APD, Allegro or compatible 3rd party tools.
  • Experience with extraction in advanced technology nodes.
  • Knowledge and experience with physical verification process that includes test & measurement. Simulation correlation
  • Knowledge and experience with Circuit Simulator tools (e.g., SystemSI, Spectre, Microwave office, ADS, HSPICE,..)
  • Good communication skills internally with team members and externally with customers.
  • Fluent in spoken and written English.
  • Programming experience in Tcl, Python, or SKILL is a plus

Be proud and passionate about the work you do. Together, our One Cadence -- One Team culture drives our success.

The annual salary range for California is $119,000 to $221,000. 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.

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Each morning you get everything that fits, strongest first.

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By the team behind techroles.