IC Packaging Principal Product Engineer

Job description

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


Cadence Design Systems is looking for a candidate to be part of its Product Engineering Team in the System Design and Analysis group, with focus on Advanced IC Package Routing, Technologies, and Flows.


Location; San Jose, CA, on-site.


As an IC Packaging Product Engineer, you will be responsible for driving innovation and expanding Cadence IC Packaging Advanced Routing and Automated Solutions leadership, tackling the complex substrate interconnect challenges of advanced package designs.

The Product Engineer bridges the gap between customers and R&D, ensuring existing tools meet customer needs while innovating new industry-leading solutions.

You will be responsible for creating detailed specifications, collaborating with R&D for implementation, creating product documentations, and delivering customer presentations.

The Product Engineer must work with different teams and customers to collaborate, understand needs, create guidance for implementation, and support successful customer adoption/proliferation.

The role requires direct collaboration with Research and Development, Product Marketing, Technical Field Operations, and key customers.


We are looking for an individual with a passion for innovation, self-driven, detail-oriented, and a strong background in IC Packaging.


The Position Requirements are:

+ BS/MS degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering with at least 5 years of IC Packaging experience.

+ Proficient in Allegro X Advanced Package Designer (APD).

+ Routing experience of large and complex multi-layer substrate packages with high pin counts, high speed signals, and dense routing requirements is preferred.

+ Industry knowledge of advanced IC Packaging technologies and design flows.

+ Software development knowledge is a plus.

+ Strong problem-solving skills.

+ Excellent verbal & written communication, presentation, and documentation skills.

+ Strong work ethic, proactive leadership and execution, and effective teamwork are essential.

+ Efficiently work across functions and geographies, with ability to develop good working relationships.

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.
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Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on.

We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences.


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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.

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