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Lead Characterization/Test Engineer

Cadence Design Systems Inc
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/1/2025 CLOSED ON 3/4/2026

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At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Lead Characterization/Test Engineer

Cadence promotes a high-performance culture where employees can work on cutting-edge technology in an environment that encourages them to be creative, innovate, and make an impact while working alongside the industry's brightest people and innovating for the most advanced companies globally. Through Cadence's Electronic Design Automation (EDA) products, we've worked with a wide range of customers, from helping build the world's most powerful supercomputer to innovating in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Cadence has been voted as a Great Place to Work globally and in the United States and is also a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For 8 times.

This is a unique opportunity to join the rapidly growing team in the SerDes IP R&D Group at Cadence Design Systems. We are looking for a Lead Engineer who will be a key contributor to our advanced high-speed SerDes IP products. This is a hands-on technical position.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:
  • Key contributor to R&D team to conduct testing and characterization of latest generation high speed SerDes IPs
  • Develop software scripts and custom firmware for optimizing SerDes IP performance in both our own lab as well as at the customer site
  • Generate test reports, application notes, and technical marketing documents

Position Requirements:
  • B.S./M.S. Electrical/Computer Engineering (or similar degree)
  • Good understanding of electronics and communication basics
  • Hands-on lab experience with instruments like high-speed oscilloscopes, BERTs, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, etc.
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Highly motivated and enthusiastic about learning new skills
  • Experience in working with high-speed SerDes is desirable
  • Experience with test chip bring-up, validation, and/or characterization is a plus
  • Experience with script-based test automation in Perl, Python, or other scripting tools is a plus

The annual salary range for California is $154,000 to $286,000. 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.
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Salary : $154,000 - $286,000

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