Staff Product Engineer

Company Description Cadence is a market leader in AI and digital twins, providing computational software that accelerates innovation in engineering design from silicon to complex systems. Its Intelligent System Design™ solutions enable top semiconductor and systems companies to create next-generation products across diverse markets, including hyperscale computing, mobile communications, automotive, aerospace, industrial, life sciences, and robotics. Cadence’s technology supports end-to-end design workflows, from chips to full electromechanical systems, helping customers bring advanced products to market more efficiently. In 2024, the Wall Street Journal named Cadence one of the world’s top 100 best-managed companies, underscoring its strong leadership and performance. The company continues to expand opportunities for engineers and technologists who want to shape the future of electronic and system design.

Role Description
We are seeking a Principal Product Engineer to lead silicon execution for large, complex SoCs for our Emulation Products from first silicon through qualification, production ramp, and sustained manufacturing. This role owns product health across yield, reliability, quality, and manufacturing, working closely with design, test, foundry, and OSAT partners to deliver high‑quality silicon at scale.

Job Responsibilities:
Lead silicon reliability and qualification activities (JEDEC requirements)
Drive yield learning and yield ramp into high‑volume manufacturing
Analyze failures across test, design, process, and packaging; drive root cause and fixes
Define binning, guard‑banding, and product readiness criteria
Partner with foundries, OSATs, and manufacturing teams for production execution
Support field quality, customer escalations, and long‑term product health

Job Qualifications:
12+ years of experience in product, yield, reliability silicon engineering
Strong experience in silicon and package reliability qualification and failure analysis
Experience with silicon debug, yield analysis, and manufacturing flows
Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive execution under schedule pressure
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and contribute as a technical leader in a fast-paced environment.
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