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Product Engineer (3D IC, Heterogeneous Integration & Advanced Packaging)

Cadence Systems


Job Location:

San Jose, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 140000 - 260000
Posted: 2 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 30 December 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.

Job Title: Principal Product Engineer

Location: San Jose California United States

Reports to: Product Engineering Director

Job Overview:

As Product Engineer you are responsible for driving the definition early deployment and broader adoption of the Cadence Virtuoso Heterogeneous Integration technologies. You work with strategic customers Product Management R&D Product Validation and Application Engineering teams to define requirements validate solutions and accelerate customer success in physical implementation flows for 3D IC heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging.

Job Responsibilities:


  • Drive validate and promote an end-to-end solution for system design implementation flows spanning 3D IC heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging.
  • Partner with leading semiconductor customers to understand complex system co-design challenges and translate them into clear product specifications.
  • Produce high-quality Product Requirement Specifications (PRS) technical use cases and support R&D throughout product development.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D Product Management Field teams Technical Publications and Product Validation to deliver robust customer-ready capabilities.
  • Create and deliver demonstration collateral application workflows and enablement materials to accelerate customer and field adoption.
  • Troubleshoot design-flow issues provide technical guidance and workarounds and drive bug/enhancement prioritization.
  • Support product launches customer engagements and industry events.
  • Own deliverables from definition through customer deployment with a strong focus on execution and accountability.

Job Qualifications:


  • BS in Electrical Engineering Electronics or a related technical field.
  • Strong experience in semiconductor design physical implementation advanced packaging or EDA product engineering.
  • Strong hands-on knowledge of the Cadence Virtuoso platform and associated custom IC design flows.
  • 10 years of relevant experience or equivalent demonstrated expertise.
  • Proven ability to work independently prioritize effectively and take responsibility for technical deliverables.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across global and multicultural teams and across functions.
  • Highly motivated by the rapidly evolving landscape of 3DIC heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging technologies with a passion for driving innovation in next-generation semiconductor solutions.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

  • Experience with software product definition validation or technical marketing activities.
  • Experience with co-design flows around 3D IC heterogeneous integration silicon-package-board integration.
  • Knowledge of Cadence Allegro Package Designer Plus (APD) and package implementation methodologies.
  • Knowledge of Cadence Virtuoso SKILL language or any other interpreted language.

Additional Information:

Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.


The annual salary range for California is $140000 to $260000. 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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