Principal Product Engineer (Analog Design Automation)

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

We are looking for a Product Engineer to drive the development and customer adoption of Virtuoso AI-driven Layout Automation flows.

This is a customer-facing role that sits at the intersection of analog layout expertise, automation technology, and customer workflows, and plays a critical role in scaling next-generation Virtuoso automation flows.

We are looking for highly motivated and self-driven engineers with:

• Strong hands-on experience with analog / mixed-signal layout
• Deep familiarity with the Virtuoso Custom Design Platform
• Exposure to layout automation, migration, or constraint-driven flows
• Proven ability to work directly with customers, understand use-cases, and articulate technical concepts clearly
• Scripting experience is a plus
• BS/MS degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or related degree) with at least 5 years of relevant experience

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.

Client-provided location(s): San Jose, CA

Job ID: Cadence-R53464

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-03-10T18:58:53