Senior Design Manager

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

We are looking for an experienced SOC (System-on-Chip) Design Leader with over 10+ years’ hands-on experience managing and leading SOC teams and a strong understanding of design flows. This leader will drive technical strategy, oversee integration of complex silicon solutions for Cadence customers, mentor multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure high standards in technical execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor SOC designers and verification engineers across projects.
• Manage all phases of SOC design: microarchitecture, RTL coding, integration, and reviews.
• Collaborate with verification teams to ensure design intent, testability, and coverage; address complex debug issues.
• Work closely with customer and internal engineering teams to deliver seamless service and support.
• Interface with executive management, customers, and partners to align technical vision with business goals.
• Improve SOC processes, tools, and methods to boost productivity and quality.
• Oversee project schedules, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Identify risks early and develop mitigation strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in digital SOC design, with significant leadership experience.
• Expertise in SOC integration, RTL, synthesis, timing closure, physical implementation.
• Proven record leading complex projects and high-performance teams.
• Practical knowledge of verification environments and requirements.
• Experience integrating third-party IP, developing custom blocks, and managing deliverables.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills at design and system level.
• Proficient with industry-standard EDA tools.
• Project management skills, including planning and risk mitigation.
• Excellent English communication skills, able to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Experience in multicultural, multi-site teams.
• Familiarity with physical design, DFT, post-silicon debug, and system architecture.
• Team-oriented, promotes innovation and conflict resolution.
• Adaptable to fast-paced, shifting environments.

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