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Lead Product Validation Engineer

2 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • The candidate will be responsible for developing Analog & Mixed-signal designs to test various schematic to routing Cadence Virtuoso tool functionalities and interfaces, implementing test methodologies, creating test specifications, developing test cases, and setting up and monitoring automated regressions
  • The engineer needs to build scripts/tools to assist and automate testing using scripting languages and make sure products are performing up to the specifications and upholding software quality standards
  • The candidate must have good technical & debugging skills
  • He / She will be working closely with global R&D, Product Engineering and Software Release teams to enhance the quality of the product
  • Should be able to work with global internal & external customers

Experience and Technical Skills required (edit as per the requirement):

  • Good understanding of Analog circuit design methodologies
  • Passionate about automation and its implementation
  • Good experience in scripting language like Python, Perl, and Shell scripting

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Job Qualification:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics/VLSI design engineering with 2 - 3 yrs industry experience
  • Good understanding of QA methodologies, passionate about automation and its implementation
  • Understanding of Cadence SKILL, Perl, Python programming languages
  • Knowledge/experience with AI/ML will be a plus
  • Good communication skills
  • Candidate must be passionate, self-motivated, fast learner and capable of significantly contributing individually as well as a team player.

The annual salary range for California is $114,800 to $213,200. 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-R52338
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-01-28T18:39:21

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