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Job description
Cadence Design Systems is hiring a Product Engineer — a full-time, based in San Jose, CA role ($115k–$213k). Apply directly on Cadence Design Systems's careers page below.
Lead Product Engineer
Location: SAN JOSE 10
Time Type: Full time
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 highly motivated engineer to work with the Modus Test Product Engineering team working on Design For Test (DFT) and Automatic Test Pattern Generation (ATPG).
What You'll Be Doing
- Be part of a team that is going to help drive new product features in DFT & ATPG
- Develop product spec, prototype and work closely with R&D & Product Validation teams in implementation & validation of such features
- Work with field team and customers in helping deploy Modus by developing flows, presentations & hands-on debug
What We Need To See
- BS (or equivalent experience) with 6+ years or MS with 4+ years of direct experience in DFT either in EDA, CAD or design implementation
- Solid understanding of ATPG, Scan, JTAG, IEEE 1687 (iJTAG), MBIST & LBIST
- Need to be aware of latest technologies & innovations in DFT both in EDA and implementation
- Experience in STA, Physical Design, Silicon bringup related to DFT is a plus
- Flexibility/adaptability for working in a highly dynamic environment and engaging with key stakeholders across various teams within and outside of Cadence
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer collaboration skills
Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd
- Broad knowledge of DFT domain & how DFT interacts with various other VLSI domains
- Hands-on experience with DFT EDA tools in the industry
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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What is the salary for Product Engineer at Cadence Design Systems?
The estimated salary range for Product Engineer at Cadence Design Systems is $115,000 - $213,000 USD per year.
What is the seniority level for Product Engineer at Cadence Design Systems?
Product Engineer at Cadence Design Systems is a Senior / Manager level position.
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