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# Lead Functional Product Engineer, Power Analysis

- **Company:** Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $114,800.0 - $213,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Very-Large-Scale Integration, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Python (Programming Language), SystemVerilog, Tcl (Programming Language), Verilog, Scripting, Optimization Algorithms, Power Analysis (Cryptography)
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/SAN-JOSE/Lead-Functional-Product-Engineer--Power-Analysis_R55776

## About the Role

* Hands-on experience with Signoff power analysis (static and dynamic power)
 * Knowledge of power optimization techniques in Synthesis (clock gating, operand isolation, multi-Vt cell selection,
 * Working knowledge of UPF (Unified Power Format) - power domains, isolation, level shifting, retention
 * Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog for design analysis and testcase creation
 * Understanding of digital design fundamentals - clock domains, pipeline stages, timing/power trade-offs
 * Experience with low-power design methodologies (DVFS, power gating, multi-voltage)
 * Familiarity with Liberty (.lib) and SPEF formats
 * Scripting skills: Tcl, Python, or Shell
 * Familiarity with tools such as Joules, Voltus, PTPX or equivalent, * B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics / VLSI / Computer Engineering or equivalent
 * Must have 3+ years of industry work experience

## Description

* Closely work with R&D to develop and maintain Signoff power analysis flows including integration with synthesis and PnR stages
 * Reproduce, debug, and resolve customer-reported issues in power analysis tools and flows
 * Deploy and validate power analysis tools at customer sites; provide hands-on technical support
 * Collaborate with customers to optimize power results and improve flow efficiency
 * Contribute to flow automation and scripting for repeatable deployments
 * Document debug findings, best practices, and flow guidelines


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