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Lead Functional Product Engineer, Power Analysis

Cadence Systems


Job Location:

San Jose, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 114800 - 213200
Posted: 21 August 2026 (16 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 skilled engineer to join our Power Analysis team focused on developing debugging and deploying Signoff power analysis flows at customer environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Closely work with R&D to develop and maintain Signoff power analysis flowsincluding integration with synthesis and PnR stages
  • Reproduce debug and resolve customer-reported issuesin power analysis tools and flows
  • Deploy and validatepower analysis tools at customer sites; provide hands-on technical support
  • Collaborate with customers to optimize power results and improve flow efficiency
  • Contribute to flow automation and scriptingfor repeatable deployments
  • Document debug findings best practices and flow guidelines
Required Skills
  • Hands-on experience with Signoff power analysis(static and dynamic power)
  • Knowledge of power optimization techniques in Synthesis(clock gating operand isolation multi-Vt cell selection
  • Working knowledge of UPF (Unified Power Format) power domains isolation level shifting retention
  • Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilogfor design analysis and testcase creation
  • Understanding of digital design fundamentals clock domains pipeline stages timing/power trade-offs
  • Experience with low-power design methodologies(DVFS power gating multi-voltage)
  • Familiarity with Liberty (.lib) and SPEFformats
  • Scripting skills: Tcl Python or Shell
  • Familiarity with tools such as Joules Voltus PTPX or equivalent
Education & Experience
  • B.E./ or M.E./ in Electronics / VLSI / Computer Engineeringor equivalent
  • Must have 3 years of industry work experience

The annual salary range for California is $114800 to $213200. 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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