Software Development Manager, Release Operations

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 SW Development and Release Operations Technical Program Manager who will be responsible for the overall release management of Digital Implementation Products in the Digital and Sign-off Group at Cadence.

The candidate must have the following experience

Required:

• Proficient in Program Management and Project Management
• Background in Software Development and Validation Process.
• Experience in Cross-Group coordination to achieve target timelines.
• 5 years+ program management experience. 10-15 years of experience preferred.
• BS Degree in Engineering or Science. MS preferred.

Strongly preferred:

• EDA domain knowledge including familiarity with tool development, support and deployment
• Programming skills (Perl, Python, C++, Visual Basic)
• Experience in process development and deployment for Software products.
• Experience in software quality monitoring and improvement.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and track the delivery of product releases through various stages.
• Facilitate the definition of release scope, goals and deliverables
• Work across several functional groups: R&D developers, Product Validation, Configuration Management, Product Engineering to achieve target milestones in very fast moving environment.
• Constantly monitor and report on progress of product releases to all stakeholders
• Develop and streamline processes to improve productivity, efficiency and ability to meet targets. Identify and remove bottlenecks.
• Monitor product quality metrics and track key quality indicators.

Education and Experience

• knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management
• knowledge of project management techniques and tools
• direct work experience in project management capacity
• proven experience in people management
• proven experience in strategic planning, risk/change management
• proficient in project management software

Key competencies

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Planning and organizing
• Decision-making
• Communication Skills
• Influencing and Leading
• Team Work
• Conflict Management
• Adaptability
• Function in a very fast moving environment.

The annual salary range for California is $178,500 to $331,500. 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.

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

Job ID: Cadence-R51673

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-21T18:37:28