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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