Sr Principal Product Engineer (Analog Design Automation)

Posted:
3/9/2026, 7:24:21 AM

Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ San Jose, California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Product ⋅ UI/UX & Design

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 8 years of relevant experience

The annual salary range for California is $154,000 to $286,000. 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.

We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

Cadence Design Systems

Website: https://www.cadence.com/

Headquarter Location: San Jose, California, United States

Employee Count: 5001-10000

Year Founded: 1988

IPO Status: Public

Industries: Aerospace ⋅ Electronic Design Automation (EDA) ⋅ Hardware ⋅ Mobile ⋅ Semiconductor ⋅ Software