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Product Engineering Architect (Computational Electromagnetics & Signal/Power Integrity)

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

San Jose, CAFull-time$186–345K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$186–345K/yr
Location
San Jose, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Cadence Design Systems seeks a Product Engineering Architect focused on computational electromagnetics and signal/power integrity. The role works with customers and field applications teams, influences product development with R&D, and manages beta programs and customer issues. Candidates with relevant industry experience and specified engineering degrees are preferred; the position requires expertise in signal/power integrity and analysis, 3D computational electromagnetics, and related tools and environments.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

IC DesignPassive ComponentsSignal IntegrityPower IntegritySignal/Power Integrity Analysis3D Computational ElectromagneticsPerlShell ScriptingMATLABLinux Command LineOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Qualifications

MSEE or 7+ Years With BSEE5+ Years Relevant Industry Experience7+ Years Experience

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

SAN JOSE

HOME CA

Full time

R56806

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Position responsibilities include:

  • Drive key customer engagements in cooperation with local/international Field Applications team

  • Interface with R&D team to drive and influence product development to fulfill customer requirements

  • Manage beta programs, author documentation and track customer issues

  • Travel, including international travel, may be required

Position requirements:

  • It is preferred that candidates have 5+ years relevant industry experience with a MSEE -or- 7+ years experience with a BSEE.

  • Good knowledge of IC design including knowledge of passive components such as inductors, capacitors and transformers

  • Requires in-depth knowledge & industry experience in signal/power integrity and analysis

  • Knowledge of 3D computational electromagnetics

  • Experience with Perl, shell scripts, Matlab and the Linux command line environment

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

The annual salary range for California is $185,500 to $344,500. 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.

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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.

Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 573 open Product Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$186–345K/yr
  • California median$184–270K/yr82 salary ranges
  • US median$160–317K/yr403 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $265K, is 19% above the California median midpoint ($223K) — in the top quarter of Product Engineering salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 110 open Product Engineering jobs in California and 573 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Product Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years at the median (381 postings).
Education
218 of the 573 open Product Engineering jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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