director software engineering Director of Engineering management 10+ yrs Master's · Posted Apr 20, 2026
$178,500 – $331,500
USD per year

About this role

Cadence Design Systems is hiring a director-level Director of Engineering in the software engineering function based in San Jose, CA. The posting calls out experience with Data Structures, Design Systems and roughly 10+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a master's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $178,500–$331,500 per year.

Role
Director of Engineering
Function
software engineering
Level
director
Track
Management
Employment
Full-time
Location
San Jose, CA
Experience
10+ years
Education
Master's degree
Posted
Apr 20, 2026
AI Summary
Lead the D2D SerDes IP Systems Engineering team, developing high-performance microarchitecture, link budgets, and specifications. Conduct systems analysis, signal integrity modeling, and customer support. Requires PhD/MS in EE, 10+ years SerDes/PHY experience, strong math skills, and deep knowledge of high-speed communications systems.

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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.

SerDes IP Systems Engineering Director Description:      

This is a unique opportunity to join the rapidly growing Die-to-Die Interface IP team in the Silicon Solutions R&D Group at Cadence Design Systems.  We are looking for a Systems Engineering Director who will be a key driver and contributor to the development of our advanced D2D SerDes IP products.  This role involves leading the D2D Systems analysis team as well as contributing with hands on technical development.  

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities: 

  • Key contributor and driver of the R&D team that defines, models and analyzes high performance D2D SerDes IP microarchitecture, link budget and specifications 
  • Develop infrastructure to ensure robust product development, systems modeling analysis and testing  
  • Develop statistical and linear systems analysis of the link, model nonidealities and determine design specifications for circuit designers
  • Develop and provide guidelines regarding signal integrity and power integrity to customers 
  • Support customer package/board design and debug as necessary 
  • Guide the package design team based on in-package D2D link channel analysis
  • Generate technical specification, data sheets, and application notes
  • Update R&D team with the latest standards developments, customer feedback and competitive analysis                                               
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