Cadence
Cadence

Lead Design Engineer

RoleEngineering
LevelLead
LocationSan Jose
WorkOn-site
TypeFull-time
Posted2 days ago
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About the role

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

Job Description:

  • Lead cutting-edge electrical and functional validation for next-generation DDR interfaces such as DDR5, LPDDR5, LPDDR6, HBM4 and GDDR7.
  • Design and execute innovative testing strategies to accelerate post-silicon bring-up.
  • Transform raw data into actionable insights through advanced analysis and visualization.
  • Resolve complex issues by driving JIRA-based debug workflows and collaborating across teams.
  • Deliver high-impact characterization reports that influence product decisions and customer success.
  • Automate using Python for validation, data processing, and reporting.
  • Be the go-to expert for customer DDR IP challenges, ensuring rapid debug and world-class technical support.

Experience:

M. Tech + 4 years’ experience or B. Tech with 6 years’ experience.

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.

We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

Benefits and perks

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Required skills

DDR validation

Electrical validation

Functional validation

Debugging

Python

Data analysis

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