Lead Product Engineer - Genus & Innovus

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Key Responsibilities – Foundry Design Service Team Support Develop and maintain Genus‑to‑Innovus digital implementation reference flows for foundry design service teams. Support RTL synthesis, floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, and physical optimization for production SoC designs. Provide methodology guidance on timing closure, congestion mitigation, and power‑aware implementation at advanced nodes. Support hierarchical and block‑based implementation flows used in design services and multi‑project environments. Diagnose and resolve convergence issues impacting timing, power, area, and routability in late design stages. Enable reusable, standardized implementation flows across multiple foundry design service programs. Foundry Common Requirements – Genus & Innovus Enablement Support foundry‑preferred synthesis and place‑and‑route methodologies aligned with signoff expectations. Enable consistent constraint handling (SDC, UPF) across RTL synthesis and physical implementation stages. Support power‑intent driven implementation flows including low‑power optimization and power domain integration. Provide guidance on advanced‑node challenges such as routing congestion, multi‑patterning‑aware placement, and CTS robustness. Support integration of Genus and Innovus flows with signoff tools such as Tempus, Quantus, Voltus, and Pegasus. Assist design service teams with ECO implementation, late‑stage timing closure, and tapeout readiness. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t. Additional Jobs Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity throughout all levels of the organization. Read the policy(opens in a new tab) We welcome your interest in the company and want to make sure our job site is accessible to all. If you experience difficulty using this site or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact staffing@cadence.com. Privacy Policy: Job Applicant If you are a job seeker creating a profile using our careers website, please see the privacy policy(opens in a new tab). E-Verify Cadence participates in the E-Verify program in certain U.S. locations as required by law. Download More Information on E-Verify (64K) Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence. Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.