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