Post Silicon Electrical Validation Engineer I

Cadence

Last Updated: 12/4/2025 3:19:15 AM

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Current Days Open
38
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$88,900.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$165,100.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
38
First Seen
10/28/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$88,900.00 (Yearly)
12/4/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$165,100.00 (Yearly)
12/4/2025

Full Job Description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Company Description Cadence is a leader in electronics and system design, leveraging over 30 years of computational software expertise. The companys Intelligent System Design strategy enables creating software, hardware, and IP that turn design concepts into reality. Cadence's customers include the worlds leading companies who deliver extraordinary electronic products across various dynamic market applications such as hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare. Recognized by Fortune magazine for eight consecutive years, Cadence is one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role for a Post Silicon Electrical Validation Engineer based in San Jose, CA, in the Cadence IP group. The engineer will be responsible for validating the electrical performance of our internal silicon test chips, debugging silicon issues by collaborating with the analog and digital design teams and releasing high quality characterization reports. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability and functionality of the product. Why Cadence? Cadence is at the forefront when it comes to the development of bleeding edge technology SERDES designs such as PCIe Gen7, 224Gbps Ethernet amongst other protocols and joining us gives you a golden opportunity to partner in our progress. Qualifications The candidate is expected to be strongly motivated by the prospect of driving electrical testing efforts for identifying silicon issues and being involved in debug efforts for the same. Very good fundamentals in analog electronics, digital electronics, negative feedback theory, stability and control systems theory Strong analytical and problem-solving skills The role is open for new college grads with Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Prior experience in the hardware semiconductor or electronics industry is a plus Experience with script-based test automation in Perl, Python, or other scripting tools is a plus The annual salary range for California is $88,900 to $165,100. 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. Were doing work that matters. Help us solve what others cant. 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 worlds 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.

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