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Cadence Design Systems, founded in 1988 and headquartered in San Jose, is a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA). Their flagship products—Virtuoso, Allegro, OrCAD, Jasper, and Incisive—enable semiconductor, automotive, and industrial designers to create faster, smaller, and more energy‑efficient chips.

Cadence’s hiring pipeline spans software engineers (C++, Python, Java), hardware and ASIC design engineers, verification specialists, data scientists, machine‑learning engineers, product managers, UX designers, sales engineers, and customer support roles. Candidates can expect structured technical interviews, mentorship from senior engineers, and the chance to contribute to industry‑leading tool stacks and cross‑disciplinary projects.

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Principle Application Engineer (Cadence Interface IP), Yokohama

Company: Cadence

Location: Yokohama, Japan

Posted Dec 24, 2024

Cadence is seeking a Principle Application Engineer for their Yokohama office. The role involves offering application-specific solutions for HPC, AI, and other customers using Interface IP products. The candidate should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a good understanding of SoC architecture. Native Japanese fluency is required, with English proficiency for written and verbal communication. The company emphasizes the importance of solving complex problems and making an impact in the technology world.

Sr Account Executive II - GEO

Company: Cadence

Location: Seoul, South Korea

Posted Dec 24, 2024

Cadence is seeking leaders and innovators to make a global impact in technology. They are involved in business development with major accounts such as LG, LX Semicon, and SK hynix. The role includes driving campaigns to position strategic products and solutions. Proficiency in English is required for effective communication with business units. The company is engaged in significant work and invites candidates to help solve complex problems.

Lead Product Engineer - AMBA Coherence protocols

Company: Cadence Design Systems

Location: Other US Location

Posted Dec 30, 2024

Cadence is a leading company in electronic design, offering software and IP solutions for the world's most innovative companies. The role of Lead Product Engineer involves driving product development, having strong verification expertise, and working with customers to ensure product success. The job requires approximately 20% travel and has high resource requirements and complexity.

Design Engineering Architect

Company: Cadence Design Systems

Location: South Bay

Posted Dec 29, 2024

Cadence is a leading semiconductor company that develops industry-leading IPs for various markets, including endpoint, edge, cloud, and AI for SoC and chiplets. They are expanding their San Jose team and looking for talented individuals to join their growth opportunity. The Design Engineering Architect role involves working with IP design teams, collaborating with leading foundries, and guiding Cadence's physical design teams to achieve best performance, power, and area (PPA) for Cadence IPs.

Principal Application Engineer - Digital Verification

Company: Cadence Design Systems

Location: Other US Location

Posted Dec 25, 2024

Cadence is seeking a native Vietnamese speaker with strong English skills and a BS or MS in CS or EE with 4-10+ years of experience in Digital Logic Design or Verification by EDA solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience with Digital Simulators, ASIC/SOC verification, VIP usage, Verification IPs development, and familiarity with Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog, UVM, SVA, and JasperGold. Knowledge of Linux shell and Tcl, scripting skills with Python and Perl, and familiarity with AMBAAHB AXI and other general interface protocols are also required. The position involves working closely with the sales team, conducting technical evaluations, providing technical expertise, and training customers on advanced verification technologies and tools.

Order Admin Rep

Company: Cadence Design Systems

Location: Other US Location

Posted Dec 28, 2024

Cadence is a leading technology company with a focus on electronic design and software solutions. They work with innovative companies across various dynamic market applications. The company offers competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for growth. They are committed to diversity and inclusion and have a positive reputation as a Great Place to Work© and Fortune 100 organization.

Principal Application Engineer - Digital Verification

Company: Cadence

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Posted Dec 24, 2024

Cadence is seeking a tech consultant/leader with strong digital logic design or verification experience. The role involves supporting customer projects, conducting trainings, and providing technical expertise. The ideal candidate should be a native Vietnamese speaker with excellent English skills, possessing a CS or EE BS or MS degree with relevant industry experience. Familiarity with digital simulators, ASIC/SOC verification, and scripting languages is required. The role also involves working closely with the sales team, managing projects, and maintaining good relationships with co-workers.

Lead Application Engineer - Digital Verification

Company: Cadence

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Posted Dec 24, 2024

Cadence is seeking a tech consultant/leader with strong digital logic design or verification experience. The role involves supporting customer projects, conducting trainings, and providing technical expertise. The ideal candidate should be a native Vietnamese speaker with excellent English skills, possessing a CS or EE BS or MS degree with relevant industry experience. Familiarity with digital simulators, ASIC/SOC verification, and scripting languages is required. The role also involves working closely with the sales team, managing projects, and maintaining good relationships with co-workers.

Lead Software Engineer

Company: Cadence Design Systems

Location: Other US Location

Posted Dec 25, 2024

Cadence is a leading company in electronic design, offering software and IP solutions to turn design concepts into reality. They work with innovative companies in various dynamic market applications, providing a supportive work environment and opportunities for growth. The company is seeking a developer for start-of-the-art software programs.

Principal Analog AE for Custom IC Design and Implementation

Company: Cadence Design Systems

Location: Other US Location

Posted Dec 28, 2024

Cadence is seeking an experienced customer-facing Application Engineering (AE) role to help customers solve their most challenging custom IC and system design and simulation problems using Cadence technologies. The ideal candidate will be energetic, innovative, and enthusiastic about helping customers. The role requires strong problem-solving, communication, organizational planning, and presentation skills. Some travel will be required.

Software Architect

Company: Cadence

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Dec 25, 2024

Cadence Design Systems is seeking a highly motivated software engineer with 7+ years of experience in C/C++ and Unix/Linux. The ideal candidate will work on Design For Test (DFT) and Automatic Test Pattern Generation (ATPG) software, developing reliable, scalable, and high-performance tools. They should have a strong understanding of algorithms, computer architecture, and software development processes. Experience in VLSI, multi-threading, and distributed software is a plus. The role involves working in a dynamic environment, collaborating with teams worldwide, and contributing to impactful technology solutions.

Principal Product Engineer

Company: Cadence Design Systems

Location: Other US Location

Posted Dec 29, 2024

Cadence is seeking a Product Engineer (PE) to lead customer engagement and solve verification challenges using advanced technologies and methodologies. The PE will collaborate with key customers to deploy verification solutions, follow up with development groups, and educate the field on new solutions and methodologies. The role involves working on impactful projects that matter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Cadence?
Cadence fosters a collaborative engineering culture that values technical depth and innovation. Employees routinely work on cutting‑edge EDA tools, receive mentorship from senior engineers, and enjoy flexible remote options and competitive benefits, including health plans, equity, and professional development budgets.
What types of positions are available at Cadence?
Cadence hires across several domains: Software Engineering (C++, Python, Java), Hardware & ASIC Design, Verification & Test, Data Science & Machine Learning, Product Management, UX Design, Sales Engineering, Customer Success, and Technical Support. Each role focuses on delivering tools that power semiconductor and embedded system design.
How can I stand out as an applicant for Cadence?
Showcase relevant EDA or semiconductor projects on your portfolio, quantify performance improvements, and demonstrate familiarity with Cadence tools or industry standards (e.g., Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL). Tailor your resume to highlight technical achievements, participate in open‑source EDA communities, and prepare for technical interviews by practicing problem‑solving and system‑design scenarios.

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