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Lead Functional Product Engineer, Power Analysis

Cadence Design Systems Inc.
Cadence Design Systems Inc. Salary
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/3/2026
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 skilled engineer to join our Power Analysis team, focused on developing, debugging, and deploying Signoff power analysis flows at customer environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Closely work with R&D to develop and maintain Signoff power analysis flowsincluding integration with synthesis and PnR stages
  • Reproduce, debug, and resolve customer-reported issuesin power analysis tools and flows
  • Deploy and validatepower analysis tools at customer sites; provide hands-on technical support
  • Collaborate with customers to optimize power results and improve flow efficiency
  • Contribute to flow automation and scriptingfor repeatable deployments
  • Document debug findings, best practices, and flow guidelines
Required Skills
  • Hands-on experience with Signoff power analysis(static and dynamic power)
  • Knowledge of power optimization techniques in Synthesis(clock gating, operand isolation, multi-Vt cell selection,
  • Working knowledge of UPF (Unified Power Format)- power domains, isolation, level shifting, retention
  • Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilogfor design analysis and testcase creation
  • Understanding of digital design fundamentals- clock domains, pipeline stages, timing/power trade-offs
  • Experience with low-power design methodologies(DVFS, power gating, multi-voltage)
  • Familiarity with Liberty (.lib) and SPEFformats
  • Scripting skills: Tcl, Python, or Shell
  • Familiarity with tools such as Joules, Voltus, PTPX or equivalent
Education & Experience
  • B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics / VLSI / Computer Engineeringor equivalent
  • Must have 3 years of industry work experience

The annual salary range for California is $114,800 to $213,200. 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.

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