manager Product Design Manager management 5-7 yrs Master's · Posted Apr 20, 2026
$136,500 – $253,500
USD per year

About this role

Cadence Design Systems is hiring a manager-level Product Design Manager based in San Jose, CA. The role typically asks for 5–7 years of relevant experience. Listed education preference: a master's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $136,500–$253,500 per year.

Role
Product Design Manager
Function
design
Level
manager
Track
Management
Employment
Full-time
Location
San Jose, CA
Experience
5–7 years
Education
Master's degree
Posted
Apr 20, 2026
AI Summary
Technical Program Manager overseeing R&D development projects and customer engagements in Design IP Group. Requires hands-on digital/mixed-signal IP design experience, proven track record leading designs end-to-end, and ability to manage cross-functional teams in matrix organization.

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Job description

from Cadence Design Systems careers

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

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager to oversee the coordination of R&D Development Projects and Key Customer Engagements within the Design IP Group. The candidate must have strong, hands-on experience in digital and/or mixed-signal IP design and/or SoC development, with a proven track record of successfully leading or managing designs with end customers. We seek an individual with an entrepreneurial mindset who can ensure flawless execution—someone passionate about coordinating all aspects of the project within 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 digital design and mixed-signal design and end-to-end flow is highly preferable
  • minimum 5 to 7  years of relevant work experience
  • proven experience in working or managing designs and teams from conception to manufacturing    
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