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Front End Lead

2 days ago Austin, TX

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

Cadence Solutions (North America) team is looking for an experienced Manager to lead Front End Design projects. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity is for a highly motivated engineer with a passion for innovation and a proven track record of success in the semiconductor industry.

This is a leadership role where you will be responsible for:

Technical Leadership:

Guide and mentor a team of RTL design engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

Design & Microarchitecture:

Define and develop microarchitectural features for IPs and subsystems, ensuring they meet PPA goals.

RTL Development:

Write, debug, and optimize RTL code in Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL to create complex digital logic.

Verification & Signoff:

Oversee pre-silicon verification activities, including Lint, Clock Domain Crossing (CDC), Formal Verification (FV), and other quality checks.

Collaboration:

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Design Verification (DV), Physical Design (PD), Architecture, and firmware engineers, to ensure successful delivery.

Qualifications:

10+ years of Front End design and/or verification with a BS/MS Engineering or Computer Sciences

Proven experience in leading and managing complex engineering projects

Rich experience in IP creation and/or SoC and IP (CPU, Memory, Interface) integration

Expert in RTL design (Verilog), simulators debuggers

Hands on Experience in Synthesis, SDC creation and support PD and STA teams.

Experience in driving results in multi-disciplinary organization

Desirable:

A Self-motivated person with good communication and design management skills

Experience with Cadence front end toolset

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Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX
Job ID: Cadence-R51327
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-09-24T18:37:27

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