Lead Product Engineer

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Job Overview: The STA Product Engineer plays a critical role in driving best‑in‑class timing analysis solutions by combining technical expertise in STA tools and methodologies with strong customer engagement. The role focuses on understanding customer requirements, translating them into precise product specifications, and working closely with R&D to continuously improve tool quality, usability, and deployment success—especially for Tempus Timing Signoff Solution. Job Responsibilities: Possess hands-on expertise in Static Timing Analysis (STA), including advanced signoff methodologies for timing, SI, OCV/POCV, AOCV, MPW, derates, CDC/clocking, Hierarchical design closure, and constraint modeling. Demonstrate good knowledge of STA tools, and familiarity with industry-standard signoff flows. Act as a technical bridge between customers and R&D, capturing customer pain points, use cases, and requirements with clarity and precision. Work on creation of of detailed and efficient product specifications, ensuring accurate translation of customer needs into implementable engineering requirements. Collaborate closely with R&D teams on feature development, enhancements, and bug fixes Support tool deployment and customer enablement, including evaluations, benchmarking, flow recommendations, and best-practice guidance. Contribute to continuous tool improvement by proactively identifying gaps, proposing enhancements, and validating solutions across real customer designs. Required Technical Skills Strong understanding of STA fundamentals and advanced signoff concepts Hands-on experience with Tempus and/or PrimeTime exposure Understanding of timing constraints (SDC), and path-based analysis Knowledge of VLSI design flows (front-end to signoff) is preferred. Scripting skills (Tcl, Python preferred) for automation, analysis, and flow optimization Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and confidently Personal Traits & Work Ethic Passionate about VLSI and STA, with a strong drive to learn and go deep into technical details Hard-working, inquisitive, and self-driven, with a problem-solving mindset A great team player who collaborates effectively across Product, R&D, and Field teams Enthusiastic, proactive, and committed to product and customer success Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and a strong sense of execution We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t. Additional Jobs Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity throughout all levels of the organization. Read the policy(opens in a new tab) We welcome your interest in the company and want to make sure our job site is accessible to all. If you experience difficulty using this site or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact staffing@cadence.com. Privacy Policy: Job Applicant If you are a job seeker creating a profile using our careers website, please see the privacy policy(opens in a new tab). E-Verify Cadence participates in the E-Verify program in certain U.S. locations as required by law. Download More Information on E-Verify (64K) Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence. Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.