Product Engineer II

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

Cadence is seeking a Product Engineer to work closely with the FastSPICE R&D team on new technology development, product validation, and customer issue analysis. In this role, you will support the delivery of high-quality FastSPICE solutions by contributing to technology evaluations, debugging customer-reported issues, and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to enhance product performance and usability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the FastSPICE R&D team to support new technology development and product enhancements.
• Analyze and troubleshoot customer-reported issues involving transistor-level circuit simulations.
• Validate and test new product features, methodologies, and improvements.
• Assist in reproducing, debugging, and resolving technical issues in collaboration with development teams.
• Develop and execute simulation test cases to evaluate product functionality and performance.
• Document findings, recommendations, and resolutions for internal teams and customers.
• Communicate technical information effectively to engineering teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of MOS transistor-level circuit design and semiconductor fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with SPICE and/or FastSPICE simulation tools through coursework, research, internships, or industry experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Education & Experience

• MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 0-2 years of relevant experience, OR
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 2-4 years of relevant experience, OR

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with analog, mixed-signal, custom digital, or memory circuit design.
• Exposure to EDA tools and simulation methodologies.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl.
• Knowledge of semiconductor device physics and circuit verification concepts.

The annual salary range for California is $105,000 to $195,000. 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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