senior software engineering Hardware Engineer tech_leadership 10+ yrs Bachelor's · Posted May 15, 2026

About this role

Cadence Design Systems is hiring a senior-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Burlington 01. The role typically asks for 10+ years of relevant experience. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Burlington 01
Work mode
On-site
Experience
10+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
May 15, 2026
AI Summary
Senior Hardware Engineer supporting technical campaigns with workshops, demonstrations, and onsite customer support. Requires 10+ years experience, deep expertise in Signal/Power/Thermal analysis for IC/package/PCB design, and proficiency with Cadence Allegro tools or equivalents. Must analyze customer environments, anticipate technical issues, and communicate solutions to R&D, marketing, and customers.

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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.

The candidate will work closely with sales account managers and technical field application engineers supporting technical campaigns by delivering workshops, product demonstrations, training, and onsite support. The candidate will have expert knowledge of the Cadence toolset and/or equivalent competitor toolsets in the context of multiple flows including high-speed signal design, power design, signal integrity and electrical constraints definition. Design experience and industry knowledge of Signal, Power, and Thermal analysis are required, as associated with IC, package, and PCB designs.  

 
The candidate needs to have the ability to analyze the customer's environment and evaluate appropriate solutions. Be knowledgeable and aware of competitive technologies. Anticipates technical issues and develops creative solutions before they become a problem. Takes technical lead on a wide range of projects. Ability to understand high-speed, high-performance signal and power integrity-related issues, and work with peers and other business groups.  Able to work on-site with customers without supervision. Able to communicate effectively with Cadence R&D, Product Engineering, Marketing and with customers. Understands customer success criteria and is committed to ensuring customer success. 

Requirements;

10+ years’ experience, Bachelors, Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.  In-depth knowledge of EDA industry with strong background in Signal Integrity, Power Integrity, Electromagnetics, Thermal, and RF applications related to IC Package and PCB Design are required.  Candidate should have experience in Cadence Allegro platform tools such as Sigrity, Clarity, PCB Editor, APD or competitive tools in these areas.  The candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Be able to present and clearly articulate solutions individually, and in front of medium to large groups.

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