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# Senior Principal Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Cary, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $136,500.0 - $253,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Tcl (Programming Language), Scripting, Physical Design
- **Published:** July 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/CARY-02/Senior-Principal-Hardware-Engineer_R55491

## About the Role

* BS with a minimum of 10 years of experience OR MS with a minimum of 7 years of experience OR PhD with a minimum of 5 years of experience
 * Successfully owned and driven blocks/SoCs to tape-out
 * Comfortable in the latest advanced technology nodes
 * Experience in at least one scripting language like PERL, Python, TCL, or Shell is preferred
 * Self-motivated, team player with strong problem-solving skills to collaborate with teams to deliver results
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 * BS/MS with 8-15+ years of relevant hands-on experience in physical design

## Description

The duties and responsibilities Senior Principal Hardware Engineer include:

 * Drive solutions in logic synthesis, floorplan, place and route (PNR), clock construction
 * Provide continuous improvement to existing tools, flows, and methodologies
 * Optimize power, performance, and area to meet design requirements
 * Experience with advanced process nodes and technologies
 * Collaborate closely with cross functional teams to ensure proper design execution
 * Work with R&D teams to improve Cadence's suite of tools
 * Close designs adhering to timing, power, IR/EM, and foundry specifications


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