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Lead Design Engineer

Cadence
San Jose, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jun 2026
💰 $213,200/yr($114,800/yr$213,200/yr)

About the role

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.

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