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$161k – $299k per year
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026. Cadence Design Systems scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Cadence Design Systems is an American software company founded in 1988 that supplies the electronic design automation tools engineers use to design and verify integrated circuits. Its products cover digital synthesis and place-and-route, custom and analogue design, circuit simulation with the Spectre and Virtuoso families, functional verification, and increasingly system-level analysis for packaging, thermal behaviour and computational fluid dynamics. Headquartered in San Jose and listed on Nasdaq, it also licenses design intellectual property such as processor and interface blocks, and competes primarily with Synopsys and Siemens EDA.
Backed by Sequoia Capital

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Senior Program Manager

We are looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager who will be responsible for the overall coordination of R&D Development Projects and Key Customer Engagements within the Design IP Group.

The candidate must have solid, hands-on experience in mixed-signal IP design and/or SoC development with a history in successfully leading or managing designs with end customers.

We are looking for an individual with an entrepreneurial mindset and to ensure flawless execution. Someone who is passionate about coordinating all the facets of the project in a matrix organizational structure to deliver successful results.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

  • facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
  • constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
  • present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions
  • manage customer engagement - project and relationship management
  • collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Engineering to assure effective and efficient project execution

Education and Experience

  • hands-on experience in mixed-signal design and end-to-end flow is highly preferable
  • proven experience in working or managing designs and teams from conception to manufacturing
  • knowledge of end-to-end design flow and tools for both analog and digital design from Architecture (schematics and RTL) to GDS
  • MSEE preferred

Key competencies

  • critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • team work and collaboration
  • adaptability

The annual salary range for California is $161,000 to $299,000. 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.

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