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

We are looking for a skilled engineer to join our Power Analysis team, focused on developing, debugging, and deploying Signoff power analysis flows at customer environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Closely work with R&D to develop and maintain Signoff power analysis flows including integration with synthesis and PnR stages 
• Reproduce, debug, and resolve customer-reported issues in power analysis tools and flows
• Deploy and validate power analysis tools at customer sites; provide hands-on technical support
• Collaborate with customers to optimize power results and improve flow efficiency
• Contribute to flow automation and scripting for repeatable deployments
• Document debug findings, best practices, and flow guidelines

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience with Signoff power analysis (static and dynamic power)
• Knowledge of power optimization techniques in Synthesis (clock gating, operand isolation, multi-Vt cell selection, 
• Working knowledge of UPF (Unified Power Format) — power domains, isolation, level shifting, retention
• Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog for design analysis and testcase creation
• Understanding of digital design fundamentals — clock domains, pipeline stages, timing/power trade-offs
• Experience with low-power design methodologies (DVFS, power gating, multi-voltage)
• Familiarity with Liberty (.lib) and SPEF formats
• Scripting skills: Tcl, Python, or Shell
• Familiarity with tools such as Joules, Voltus, PTPX or equivalent

Education & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics / VLSI / Computer Engineering or equivalent 
• Must have 3+ years of industry work 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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