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About this Sr. Principal Design Engineer role at Cadence Design Systems

Cadence Design Systems · Onsite · NOIDA 01

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

1. Role Overview & Objective

  • We are looking for a motivated SRAM Circuit Design Engineer to join our semiconductor engineering team developing circuits and SRAM/Register File for low power, low voltage and high performance.
  • This role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about memory design, characterization methodologies, and physical verification, and who are eager to build a strong foundation in VLSI memory development.

2. Key Responsibilities

  • Circuit Design & Optimization: Build full-custom or compiler-based SRAM macros, sense amplifiers, and self-timed circuits.
  • Simulation & Characterization: Run SPICE simulations to analyze timing, power, and Static Noise Margin (SNM) across process corners.
  • Layout Supervision: Direct physical design and layout teams to handle process variability and FinFET manufacturing rules.
  • Silicon Validation & Debug: Support post-silicon testing and troubleshooting hardware failures

3. Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Education: B.Tech/M.Tech in Electrical Engineering, VLSI, or Microelectronics.
  • Experience: Typically ranges from 6 to 18 years depending on whether the role is entry/mid-level or a senior lead/architect position.
  • Core Knowledge: Deep understanding of CMOS device physics, transistor sizing, and memory cell stability.
  • Tools: Proficiency in EDA software like Cadence Virtuoso or SPICE simulators.
  • Scripting: Ability to use Python or Perl for workflow automation and data analysis

4. Behavioral & Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with circuit designers, architecture teams, and CAD engineers.

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