Cadence · 2 weeks ago
Sr Principal Design Engineer-High-performance memory IP Architecture
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$154K/yr - $286K/yr
6+ years expCadence is a leader in technology innovation, seeking a Sr Principal Design Engineer to focus on high-performance memory IP architecture. The role involves overseeing IC micro-architecture and power analysis platform development while requiring strong proficiency in logic design and IC design.
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Responsibilities
Be responsible for high-performance memory IP architecture design, owning the IC micro-architecture, timing budget, power analysis platform development
Proficiency in logic design, simulation, synthesis, STA and testing
Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog and its simulation environment
Good knowledge of IC design for high-speed and low power
At least five years’ experience driving complex IC development projects, excellent communication skills and the uncanny ability to both lead and contribute in a cooperative team environment
Qualification
Required
Must have BS degree with 8+ years of applicable experience
MS degree with 6+ years of applicable experience in electrical engineering, microelectronics, comparable engineering science or solid state physics
Proficiency in logic design, simulation, synthesis, STA and testing
Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog and its simulation environment
Good knowledge of IC design for high-speed and low power
At least five years' experience driving complex IC development projects
Excellent communication skills and the uncanny ability to both lead and contribute in a cooperative team environment
Essential that the individual demonstrates strong communication, verbal and written
Requires good communication skills in English
Preferred
Experience on the memory IP is desired
Benefits
Paid vacation and paid holidays
401(k) plan with employer match
Employee stock purchase plan
A variety of medical, dental and vision plan options
Company
Cadence
Cadence is a market leader in AI and digital twins, pioneering the application of computational software to accelerate innovation in the engineering design of silicon to systems.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown1998-02-20IPO
Leadership Team
Paul Cunningham
Senior Vice President and General Manager
Tom Beckley
Senior Vice President, Custom IC & PCB Group
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