At a glance
- Pay
- $161k – $299k/yr
- Type
- Full Time
- Location
- San Jose, California
- Posted
- Oct 12, 2026
- Visa sponsorship
- Cadence Design Systems sponsorsFrom recent H-1B filings
- Company size
- Large (5K-10K)
- Industry
- Technology/Software
About the role
Location: SAN JOSE
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Senior Program Manager
- We are looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager who will be responsible for the overall coordination of R&D Development Projects and Key Customer Engagements within the Design IP Group.
- The candidate must have solid, hands-on experience in mixed-signal IP design and/or SoC development with a history in successfully leading or managing designs with end customers.
- We are looking for an individual with an entrepreneurial mindset and to ensure flawless execution. Someone who is passionate about coordinating all the facets of the project in 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 mixed-signal design and end-to-end flow is highly preferable
- proven experience in working or managing designs and teams from conception to manufacturing
- knowledge of end-to-end design flow and tools for both analog and digital design from Architecture (schematics and RTL) to GDS
- MSEE preferred
Key competencies
critical thinking and problem-solving skills
team work and collaboration
adaptability
The annual salary range for California is $161,000 to $299,000. 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.
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