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Lead Design Engineer

Yesterday Austin, TX

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

#### Responsibilities:

Design and integration of IPs in SoC based on high-level architectural specifications from customers.
Perform Lint/CDC checks on the design for quality assurance and resolve related issues.
Create synthesis constraints for the design at the IP and SoC level and perform basic synthesis for PPA (Power, Performance, Area) optimization.
Create detailed Microarchitectural Specification documents for the design.
Provide support to the verification team for test plan creation, coverage analysis, and feature debugging.
Provide support to the physical design team as needed for design implementation.
Implement innovative solutions to automate repetitive tasks.
Collaborate within and across teams for effective project execution.

#### Requirements:

B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech with at least 5 years of experience as a digital design engineer.
Strong knowledge of digital design fundamentals and Verilog/SystemVerilog (SV).
Solid knowledge of Lint/CDC tools and the ability to set up flows from scratch.
Knowledge of creating synthesis constraints and Static Timing Analysis (STA); familiarity with synthesis tools is a plus.
Familiarity with simulation tools (e.g., Xcelium, Verisium) to support verification.
Experience with AMBA protocols and other ARM IPs is a plus.
Experience with high-speed IPs such as PCIe, Ethernet, and DDR is a plus.
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python/Perl/Tcl).
Ability to innovate and automate repetitive tasks.

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Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX
Job ID: Cadence-R56287
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-09-09T19:19:27

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