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At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. High-performance and Power-Critical CPU and/or GPU Implementation and Methodology Engineer Responsibilities / Skills · Full-chip and block-level implementation from RTL to Signoff, including place-and-route, timing closure, physical verification, power analysis, and optimization. Strong understanding of physical design fundamentals including floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, timing analysis, signal integrity, IR drop, and electromigration. Experience with timing closure methodologies for setup, hold, power, and area optimization. Familiarity with low-power implementation techniques including UPF/CPF, power gating, multi-voltage designs, clock gating, and leakage optimization. Need to be automation savvy and able to develop scripts, utilities, and methodologies to improve productivity and design quality. Prior experience in Python, Tcl, Perl, Shell, or other programming/scripting languages is a plus. Exposure to machine learning and AI-assisted optimization techniques is a plus. Familiarity with industry-standard implementation and signoff tools Understanding of advanced technology nodes (5nm and below) and associated challenges including congestion, variability, power integrity, and manufacturability is desirable. Strong debugging and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex design issues and drive them to resolution. Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including architecture, RTL, verification, methodology, and CAD teams. Experience with data analytics, design-space exploration, or AI-driven optimization frameworks for improving PPA and productivity is highly desirable. Experience in PPA optimization, design convergence, benchmarking, methodology development, and large-scale CPU/GPU implementation is a plus. The annual salary range for California is $119,000 to $221,000. 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. Additional Jobs Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity throughout all levels of the organization. Read the policy(opens in a new tab) We welcome your interest in the company and want to make sure our job site is accessible to all. If you experience difficulty using this site or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact staffing@cadence.com. Privacy Policy: Job Applicant If you are a job seeker creating a profile using our careers website, please see the privacy policy(opens in a new tab). E-Verify Cadence participates in the E-Verify program in certain U.S. locations as required by law. Download More Information on E-Verify (64K) Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For.
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Cadence
SAN JOSE 10, United States of America
Lead Product Engineer.
SENIOR LEVELENGINEERING$119K–221K/YR