Posted Jun 1, 2026
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Position Description Lead one foundry PE team to help customers dev or enh PDK, while receive little instruction on routine and general assignments. To develop & integrate foundry rule decks & technology files to support PDKs by using foundry provided process design kits as a starting point. PDK QA includes DRC, LVS, PEX, EMIR, Pcell layout, Model, Reliability&DFM,Regression & release. Developing scripts to port design databases- device to device, device parameters, layout layers and via mapping. CDNS PDK development tools promotion and enhancements, Pcell designer, auto validation kits. General tool usage support – real-time support of all tools, creating bug workarounds and filing CCRs with R&D Position Requirements Hands on experience to lead PDK team or develop projects. Direct major foundries professional background is a plus Deep understanding of analog design flows, including circuit and layout design, physical verification (DRC/LVS/Dummy Fill), and post‑layout RC extraction flows Proficient in program/script languages, including PERL/TCL/SKILL., experience w/ Cadence PAS/Pcell Designer tool is desired. Solid understanding of Spice models and simulation flows is required. Bachelor with 15+ years' related working experience. MS+ is a plus. We're doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can't. Additional Jobs Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity throughout all levels of the organization. Read the policy(opens in a new tab) We welcome your interest in the company and want to make sure our job site is accessible to all. If you experience difficulty using this site or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact staffing@cadence.com. Privacy Policy: Job Applicant If you are a job seeker creating a profile using our careers website, please see the privacy policy(opens in a new tab). E-Verify Cadence participates in the E-Verify program in certain U.S. locations as required by law. Download More Information on E-Verify (64K) 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.
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