About this role
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead technical engagement for Digital IC/Custom IC / Analog / RF design flows, with a primary focus on Innovus and Virtuoso platforms along with signoff technologies
- Partner with customer design and CAD teams to optimize layout productivity, quality, and time-to-market
- Drive adoption of advanced capabilities such as: Constraint-driven and automation-assisted layout
- Device-level and full-chip layout methodologies
- Advanced node layout challenges (FinFET, GAA)
- EM and IR-aware layout and parasitic extraction flows
- Champion the integration of AI-driven design techniques, including: Agentic AI workflows to automate design exploration, layout optimization, and verification tasks
- AI-assisted decision-making for layout trade-offs including PPA, matching, and parasitics
- Translate customer pain points into actionable requirements for R&D and product engineering
- Provide technical leadership in methodology definition, flow development, and best practices
- Influence competitive replacements and expand footprint of Cadence Custom IC solutions
- Support executive-level discussions by linking technical value such as PPA, productivity, and risk reduction to business outcomes
Key Qualifications
Digital IC
- Deep hands-on experience with digital design flow including Genus/Innovus , Quantus , Tempus and Pegasus Clear understanding of PPA tradeoff’s and other key concerns for design teams
- Ability to think full stack/flow – interconnect technologies and drive value proposition
- Experience working with design teams on large SOC tapeouts
- Understanding of foundry working model and care bouts – knowledge of PDK enablement , DTCO and technology entitlement a plus
Custom IC and Virtuoso Expertise
- Deep hands-on experience with the Cadence Virtuoso Platform, including: Virtuoso Layout Suite (XL, GXL, EXL)
- Schematic-driven layout and LVS flows
- DRC and physical verification integration
- Strong knowledge of custom analog and mixed-signal layout techniques, including: Device matching, symmetry, common centroid, and shielding
- Parasitic-aware layout for high-performance analog and RF circuits
- Experience with the Spectre simulation environment and layout-to-schematic integration
- Familiarity with PCell development, layout automation, and scripting (SKILL preferred)
Agentic AI and Intelligent Design Automation
- Strong understanding of AI and machine learning applications in semiconductor design, specifically: Agentic AI frameworks such as multi-agent systems, goal-driven automation, and autonomous optimization
- AI-assisted layout generation and design space exploration
- Intelligent automation of repetitive design and verification tasks
- Experience or demonstrated interest in: Applying AI to EDA workflows, CAD flows, or design methodology optimization
- Working with data-driven or reinforcement learning-based optimization approaches
- Ability to bridge AI innovation with practical design flows, translating emerging technologies into deployable customer solutions
Design and Methodology Expertise
- 5–10 or more years of experience in: Custom IC, Analog, or RF design or layout engineering
- Mixed-signal design flows at block and full-chip level
- Deep understanding of: Analog and RF design flows from schematic to signoff
- Physical verification, extraction, and post-layout simulation
- Advanced-node layout challenges and reliability considerations
- Experience with layout productivity optimization and methodology deployment at scale
Customer Engagement and Leadership
- Proven ability to: Engage deeply with CAD teams, design leads, and senior technical leadership
- Identify and articulate technical gaps and business impact
- Drive alignment between customer roadmap and Cadence product direction
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate between deep technical detail and executive-level value
Position Requirements
- BSEE required, MSEE or higher strongly preferred
- 5–10 or more years of experience in Digital IC , Custom IC, Analog, or RF design or layout
- Demonstrated expertise in Innovus-based and Virtuoso-based design environments
- Exposure to or strong interest in AI-driven design methodologies and agent-based automation frameworks
- Exposure to chiplet design flows , packaging and IP design a plus
- Strong collaboration and customer-facing experience
- Ability to travel approximately 25 percent, primarily within North America
The annual salary range for California is $ 248,000 to $ 372,000 . 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.