Lead Design Engineer at Cadence
- Company: Cadence
- Location: Multiple Locations
- Salary: $115K – $213K
- Job type: full time
- Workplace: onsite
- Posted: 2026-06-01
Job description
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.
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