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Sr. SW Engineering Group Director
Cadence
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At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. We are seeking a seasoned leader to lead engineering teams developing industry-leading Electronic Design Automation (EDA) solutions for Static Timing Analysis (STA) technologies. The ideal candidate brings extensive leadership experience, a strong track record of delivering complex software products, and deep expertise in high-performance computing, algorithms, and semiconductor design methodologies. This leader will drive technology strategy, organisational growth, and customer success while fostering innovation across a globally distributed organisation. Key Responsibilities • Lead and mentor multiple engineering teams, including managers, architects, and senior technical leaders across global locations. • Define and execute the technical roadmap for advanced STA solutions, ensuring scalability, quality, and innovation. Experience with statistical timing analysis and performance optimisation at scale. • Partner with key semiconductor customers, product management, and executive stakeholders to influence product strategy and technology direction. • Build a culture of engineering excellence, talent development, operational efficiency, and customer-centric execution.
The annual salary range for California is $224,000 to $416,000. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.
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