Lead Product Engineer

Cadence Open · verified Oct 24, 2026

SAN JOSE 10 Full-time Senior Software Engineering

At a glance

Senior Software Engineering role at Cadence. SAN JOSE 10 · full-time · $114,800–$213,200 base.

SalaryStated by Cadence

$114,800 – $213,200

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

RoleSoftware Engineering

SenioritySenior

LocationSAN JOSE 10

EmploymentFull-time

Base pay$114,800–$213,200

PostedSep 2, 2026 · 7w ago

Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Help shape new Design For Test and ATPG features as part of the product engineering team
Write product specifications and prototypes, then coordinate with R&D and validation through implementation and testing
Support field teams and customers as they deploy Modus, creating workflows and presentations and helping debug issues

What you bring

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience plus six years in DFT, or a master’s degree plus four years
Direct DFT experience in EDA, CAD or design implementation, with a solid grasp of ATPG, scan and JTAG
Working knowledge of IEEE 1687, MBIST and LBIST, and awareness of current DFT developments

Who this fits

This senior engineering role suits someone with direct DFT experience who can work across product, R&D, validation, field teams and customers. The position is based in San Jose, California.

From the employer

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

Cadence Design Systems is looking for a highly motivated engineer to work with the Modus Test Product Engineering team working on Design For Test (DFT) and Automatic Test Pattern Generation (ATPG).

What You'll Be Doing

Be part of a team that is going to help drive new product features in DFT & ATPG
Develop product spec, prototype and work closely with R&D & Product Validation teams in implementation & validation of such features
Work with field team and customers in helping deploy Modus by developing flows, presentations & hands-on debug

What We Need To See

BS (or equivalent experience) with 6+ years or MS with 4+ years of direct experience in DFT either in EDA, CAD or design implementation
Solid understanding of ATPG, Scan, JTAG, IEEE 1687 (iJTAG), MBIST & LBIST
Need to be aware of latest technologies & innovations in DFT both in EDA and implementation
Experience in STA, Physical Design, Silicon bringup related to DFT is a plus
Flexibility/adaptability for working in a highly dynamic environment and engaging with key stakeholders across various teams within and outside of Cadence
Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer collaboration skills

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

Broad knowledge of DFT domain & how DFT interacts with various other VLSI domains
Hands-on experience with DFT EDA tools in the industry

The annual salary range for California is $114,800 to $213,200. 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.