At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Principal Product Engineer – Digital & Signoff Group (DSG)
Location:
Bangalore
Team:
Cadence DSG (Digital & Signoff Group)
The Opportunity
Join Cadence’s Digital and Signoff Group (DSG) as a Product Engineer, where you will act as the vital bridge between R&D, Application Engineering, and our global customers. In this high-impact role, you will influence the next generation of chip design software, helping industry leaders solve complex physical design challenges at
7nm and below
.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Expert:
Serve as the primary place-and-route (P&R) resource for internal development teams and external customers.
Product Evolution:
Collaborate with R&D to track, diagnose, and resolve software issues, ensuring a robust tool release cycle.
Design Benchmarking:
Execute competitive benchmarks to demonstrate Cadence’s edge in Power, Performance, and Area (PPA).
Flow Innovation:
Develop and deploy customized RTL-to-GDSII methodologies and scripts to meet specific customer design goals.
Strategic Collaboration:
Partner with Product Marketing to align technical capabilities with market needs and customer roadmaps.
Requirements
Education:
Bachelors in Electronics Engineering (EE) + 6 or more years of industry experience,
OR
Masters in Electronics Engineering (EE) + 4 or more year of digital implementation experience.
Core Expertise:
Deep understanding of the full
ASIC design flow
(RTL-to-GDSII) with a focus on physical design and timing analysis.
Advanced Node Experience:
Proven hands-on experience with
timing closure and PPA optimization
at 7nm, 5nm, or below.
Tool Proficiency:
High familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools for synthesis, placement, routing, and signoff.
Scripting Skills:
Proficiency in
Tcl, Python, or Perl
(familiarity with AI-driven productivity tools is a major plus).
Communication:
Strong verbal and written skills to translate complex technical issues into actionable solutions.
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