DSP Hardware Design Engineer
7 days ago• San Jose, CA
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
The Position Requirements are:
- MS in EE /Computer Engg. with 5+ years of relevant CPU or DSP design experience.
- Excellent logic design skills as demonstrated by successful CPU/DSP/NPU/Hardware Accelerator implementations/tape-outs.
- Experience in data-path component design is a plus.
- Excellent knowledge of Verilog/SystemVerilog and popular EDA implementation, simulation and verification tools.
- Experience in AI-native logic design, analysis and/or optimization workflows is a plus.
- Good knowledge of computer architecture and pipe-line designs is required.
- Experience in scripting languages. Good knowledge of Perl is required.
- Experience with assembly language programming is a plus.
- Knowledge and interest in commonly used DSP algorithms in audio, speech, image, video and communication domains is a plus
- Understanding of C/C++ compilers is a plus.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills necessary.
- Self-starter, motivated and eager to learn and contribute to the development of state-of-the-art DSP products
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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.
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Client-provided location(s): San Jose, CA
Job ID: Cadence-R56126
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-08-27T01:45:27
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- Health Insurance
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion