Principal Product Engineer

**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 _The annual salary range for California is $136,500 to $253,500. 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.** -------------------------------------------------------------------