Principal Product Engineer – Virtuoso Backend Flows
Cadence Open · verified Oct 24, 2026 At a glance
Senior Backend Engineering role at Cadence. San Jose · full-time · $136,500–$253,500 base.
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What you'll do
- Develop backend design flows in Virtuoso for advanced process nodes, helping customers adopt them
- Apply physical design methods and automation to support efficient design implementation
- Work directly with customers to understand technical problems and provide effective solutions
- Investigate complex issues with R&D teams, and contribute to future product capabilities
- Create technical documentation and training for customers
What you bring
- You have a bachelor’s in electrical engineering, computer engineering or a related field, plus at least nine years of relevant experience
- Alternatively, you hold a master’s degree and bring at least seven years of relevant experience
- You bring custom IC backend design, layout and signoff experience, along with familiarity with Virtuoso layout and advanced-node methods
- You can automate work with SKILL, Python, Perl or UNIX Shell and communicate technical guidance clearly
Who this fits
This senior, customer-facing role suits an engineer who combines custom IC backend design with automation and customer support. It is based in San Jose, California; the stated annual salary range is $136,500 to $253,500.
From the employer
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 advanced backend design flows in Cadence Virtuoso for leading-edge process nodes.
This is a customer-facing role that combines physical design methodologies, design automation, and customer engagement. The position plays a key role in enabling efficient design implementation and influencing future product capabilities.
We are looking for highly motivated and self-driven engineers with:
Strong experience in custom IC backend design, layout, and signoff flows.
Deep familiarity with Virtuoso layout environments and advanced-node methodologies.
Experience with automation and scripting using SKILL, Python, Perl, or UNIX Shell.
Ability to work directly with customers, understand technical challenges, and deliver effective solutions.
Experience troubleshooting complex issues and collaborating with R&D teams.
Strong communication, documentation, and training skills.
BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 9+ years of relevant experience, or MS degree with 7+ 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.
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