Principal Product Engineer

Posted:
1/11/2026, 9:16:06 AM

Location(s):
Gyeonggi, South Korea ⋅ Guri-si, Gyeonggi, South Korea

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

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

  • Lead custom layout migration and other backend flow development and adoption for advanced process nodes using Virtuoso tools 

  • Set up and maintain Virtuoso backend environments, including PDK validation and signoff flows.

  • Develop automation scripts (SKILL/Python/Perl/UNIX Shell) and provide training/documentation.

  • Troubleshoot complex issues and manage escalations with R&D.

  • Deliver structured feedback to influence product roadmap.

  • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

  • 9+ years of experience with custom IC layout design flow using Virtuoso

  • Expert at device place, routing and verification

  • Solid knowledge of SKILL, PDK

  • Design tape-out experiences, planar and finFET experience is a plus

  • Automation and programming experience is a plus

  • Strong analysis/debug capability for technical issues

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