mid software engineering Hardware Engineer ic 3-10 yrs Bachelor's · Posted Jul 8, 2026

$109,000 – $202,800

USD per year

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About this role

Cadence Design Systems is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Mount-Royal. The posting calls out experience with R, C++ and roughly 3–10 years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $109,000–$202,800 per year.

Role: Hardware Engineer
Function: software engineering
Level: mid
Track: Individual contributor
Employment: Full-time
Location: Mount-Royal
Experience: 3–10 years
Education: Bachelor's degree
Posted: Jul 8, 2026

AI Summary

Custom layout designer implementing high-speed cells and IP blocks using advanced foundry nodes. Requires 3-10 years custom layout experience, BSEE/MSEE, coding skills, and knowledge of analog layout techniques, matching, and shielding. Collaborate with circuit designers and Cadence R&D teams on layout methodologies and verification tools.

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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.

This role is for an existing vacancy.

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

As a custom layout designer, you will be involved in:

Implementing high speed and high accuracy cells, blocks and IP blocks in a timely fashion with high quality and efficiency
Building layouts and layout methodologies involving the latest nodes from the world leading foundries
Working with custom layout designers from groups all over the world to build high quality IP and test-chips
Working with circuit designers from groups all over the world to understand their technical and schedule needs
Collaborate with the Cadence R&D teams (Virtuoso, PVS developers) to help develop the industry-leading layout editing and verification tools

Additional Job Description

BSEE, MSEE
Custom Layout Experience 3 - 10yrs
Coding Skills is a ++
Exposure to microelectronics design and requirements
Understanding of layout effects on the circuit such as speed, capacitance, power and area etc.,
Knowledge of various analog layout techniques like matching, shielding etc.,
Exposure to Cadence Virtuoso Layout and physical verification tools
Team player, driven, self-motivated and autonomous
Excellent communication, presentation, and customer service skills
Exposure to microelectronics design and requirements

We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

Chez Cadence, nous recrutons et formons des leaders et des innovateurs désireux de contribuer aux progrès technologiques.

En tant que concepteur de layout de circuits intégrés, vous serez amené à :

Faire la conception du layout de cellules et de blocs IP haute vitesse et haute précision dans les délais impartis, avec un haut niveau de qualité et d'efficacité.
Developper des layout et des méthodologies de layout utilisant les processus de fabrication les plus avancés des leaders de la fabrication de circuits intégrés
Collaborer avec des concepteurs analogiques de circuits intégrés de différentes régions du monde pour bâtir des circuits, blocs IP et des puces de test
Collaborer avec des concepteurs analogiques de circuits intégrés de différentes régions du monde afin de comprendre leurs besoins techniques et de planification.
Collaborer avec les équipes de R et D de Cadence (développeurs Virtuoso et Pegasus) pour contribuer au développement des outils d'édition et de vérification des circuits intégrés.

Description de poste supplémentaire

Baccalauréat ou maîtrise en génie électrique
Expérience en layout analogique : 3 à 10 ans
Excellentes compétences en programmation
Connaissance de la conception et des exigences en microélectronique
Compréhension de l’influence de l’implantation sur le circuit (vitesse, résistance, capacitance, consommation de courant, surface, etc.)
Connaissance des techniques de layout analogique (matching, shielding, etc.)
Maîtrise des outils de Cadence Virtuoso Layout et de vérification physique
Esprit d'équipe, dynamisme, autonomie et motivation
Excellentes compétences en communication, en présentation et en service à la clientèle

Nos projets ont un impact. Aidez-nous à résoudre les problèmes que les autres ne peuvent pas résoudre.

The annual salary range for Canada is $109,000 to $202,800. 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 holidays, leave of absence programs, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax Free Savings (TFSA) plan for post-tax investment savings, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, group health coverage that includes dental, vision and Emotional Wellbeing Support (EAP) benefits for you and your eligible dependents. Cadence also offers employee and dependent Life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability. In addition, Cadence provides Global Travel Medical coverage, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and a funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA).

We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and in equity seeking groups. If you have accessibility needs during the application and interview process, we encourage you to make your needs known.