Job description

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.

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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
BS/MS degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or related degree) with at least 5 years of relevant experience
We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

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Scripting experience is a plus

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Platform: workday
Effort: long

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401(K)