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Principal Product Engineer (Analog Design Automation)

Cadence Design Systems

San Jose, CA · Posted October 30, 2026

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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 Analog Design automation flows in Virtuoso, including AI Driven optimization, parasitic‑aware design, and layout‑driven design methodologies .

This is a customer‑facing role that sits at the intersection of analog circuit design, design automation technology, and customer design workflows , and plays a key role in scaling next‑generation analog design automation flows .

We are looking for highly motivated and self‑driven engineers with:

Strong hands‑on experience in analog / mixed‑signal circuit design .

Deep familiarity with Virtuoso schematic, simulation, and ADE environments .

Exposure to design automation, circuit optimization, or migration flows .

Understanding of layout‑dependent effects and parasitic impact on circuit performance .

Proven ability to work directly with customers , understand real design challenges, and articulate technical concepts clearly.

Scripting or automation experience (SKILL, Python, or equivalent) is a plus.

BS/MS degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or related degree) with at least 5 years of relevant experience

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