Lead Design Engineer

Lead electrical and functional validation for next-generation DDR interfaces (DDR5, LPDDR5, LPDDR6, HBM, GDDR7). Design and execute testing strategies, analyze data, and resolve complex issues using JIRA. Automate processes with Python and provide expert technical support for customer DDR IP challenges, delivering high-impact characterization reports.

Must Have

• Lead cutting-edge electrical and functional validation for next-generation DDR interfaces such as DDR5, LPDDR5, LPDDR6, HBM 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.

Perks & Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Medical plan options
• Dental plan options
• Vision plan options

Job Description:

• Lead cutting-edge electrical and functional validation for next-generation DDR interfaces such as DDR5, LPDDR5, LPDDR6, HBM 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.

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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About Us

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.