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# 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:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.sanjosejobsite.com/job.asp?id=3466804564&tx=JT9688TYV&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## 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., * BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 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.

Execution & Product Delivery

 * Own system readiness from bring-up to production release, ensuring performance and reliability targets.
 * Partner with engineering and product leadership to ensure predictable delivery.