Senior Design Manager

Cadence is seeking an experienced SOC (System-on-Chip) Design Leader with over 10+ years of hands-on experience in managing and leading SOC teams, coupled with a strong understanding of design flows. This role involves driving technical strategy, overseeing the integration of complex silicon solutions for customers, mentoring multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring high standards in technical execution across all phases of SOC design.

Must Have

• Lead and mentor SOC designers and verification engineers across projects.
• Manage all phases of SOC design: microarchitecture, RTL coding, integration, and reviews.
• Collaborate with verification teams to ensure design intent, testability, and coverage; address complex debug issues.
• Work closely with customer and internal engineering teams to deliver seamless service and support.
• Interface with executive management, customers, and partners to align technical vision with business goals.
• Improve SOC processes, tools, and methods to boost productivity and quality.
• Oversee project schedules, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Identify risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in digital SOC design, with significant leadership experience.
• Expertise in SOC integration, RTL, synthesis, timing closure, physical implementation.
• Proven record leading complex projects and high-performance teams.
• Practical knowledge of verification environments and requirements.
• Experience integrating third-party IP, developing custom blocks, and managing deliverables.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills at design and system level.
• Proficient with industry-standard EDA tools.
• Project management skills, including planning and risk mitigation.
• Excellent English communication skills, able to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Experience in multicultural, multi-site teams.
• Familiarity with physical design, DFT, post-silicon debug, and system architecture.

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

We are looking for an experienced SOC (System-on-Chip) Design Leader with over 10+ years’ hands-on experience managing and leading SOC teams and a strong understanding of design flows. This leader will drive technical strategy, oversee integration of complex silicon solutions for Cadence customers, mentor multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure high standards in technical execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor SOC designers and verification engineers across projects.
• Manage all phases of SOC design: microarchitecture, RTL coding, integration, and reviews.
• Collaborate with verification teams to ensure design intent, testability, and coverage; address complex debug issues.
• Work closely with customer and internal engineering teams to deliver seamless service and support.
• Interface with executive management, customers, and partners to align technical vision with business goals.
• Improve SOC processes, tools, and methods to boost productivity and quality.
• Oversee project schedules, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Identify risks early and develop mitigation strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in digital SOC design, with significant leadership experience.
• Expertise in SOC integration, RTL, synthesis, timing closure, physical implementation.
• Proven record leading complex projects and high-performance teams.
• Practical knowledge of verification environments and requirements.
• Experience integrating third-party IP, developing custom blocks, and managing deliverables.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills at design and system level.
• Proficient with industry-standard EDA tools.
• Project management skills, including planning and risk mitigation.
• Excellent English communication skills, able to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Experience in multicultural, multi-site teams.
• Familiarity with physical design, DFT, post-silicon debug, and system architecture.
• Team-oriented, promotes innovation and conflict resolution.
• Adaptable to fast-paced, shifting environments.

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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.