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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, System Engineering & Integration - **Company:** Cadence Design Systems, Inc. - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $178,500.0 - $331,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Distributed Systems, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Virtualization, InfiniBand, PCI Express, Systems Architecture, System Software, Systems Integration, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, System-level Testing - **Published:** July 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/SAN-JOSE/Director--System-Engineering---Integration_R55390 ## About the Role * Deep expertise in system engineering across silicon, hardware, firmware, drivers, OS and software. * Experience in integrating and delivering complex multi-interface systems. * Knowledge of large computing rack system architecture. * Proven system-level debugging capability and complex system issue root cause resolutions. * Experience leading global, cross-functional engineering teams. * Deep experience with interconnect technologies like Ethernet, RoCE / UEC, DDRx, PCIe. Education: * BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fieldwith a minimum of 12 years of experience OR MS with a minimum of 10 years of experience OR PhD with a minimum of 8 years of experience * Masters / advanced degree in related field preferred. Preferred Skills * Communication infrastructures such as PCIe, Infiniband, and distributed Ethernet network setups. * Distro-independent full spectrum of Linux in kernel space and user space in both server and embedded system, including system administration. * Distributed computing with high-availability and scalability. * System virtualization and containerization and real-world applications. Impact Drives successful integration and delivery of complex emulator systems, ensuring seamless interaction across hardware, firmware, network, and software while shaping system engineering practices at scale. ## Description The Director of System Engineering & Integration leads the definition, architecture, and execution of end-to-end system integration across silicon, hardware, firmware, network and software for complex emulator platforms. This role owns the integration strategy, system bring-up, and verification required to deliver production-ready systems, while driving alignment across globally distributed, cross-functional teams. Leadership & Organizational Excellence * Build and lead global engineering teams responsible for system integration and validation. * Drive execution excellence, organizational scaling, and talent development. * Foster strong collaboration across hardware, firmware, software, ASIC, and operations teams. System Architecture & Integration Strategy * Define the system integration architecture and technical strategy across ASIC, hardware, firmware, FPGA, and system software. * Establish design-for-integration principles, interface contracts, and integration readiness criteria. * Guide cross-functional technical decisions across interconnects, embedded systems, and system infrastructure. System Integration, Bring-up & Validation * Own end-to-end integration and bring-up of multi-subsystem platforms. * Define and drive system-level validation and verification strategies, including performance and stress testing. * Lead resolution of complex cross-layer issues across hardware and software. Methodology, Tooling & Infrastructure * Establish scalable validation infrastructure, automation frameworks, and test environments. * Drive standardization and reuse of system-level test methodologies. 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