Principal Product Engineer - In-Design Physical Verification (DRC/FILL)

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. The Product Engineering team works closely with customers, foundries, R&D, and application engineering teams to deliver leading-edge physical verification solutions for advanced semiconductor designs. Responsibilities Work closely with foundries and mutual customers to enable and support in-design Physical Verification (PV) solutions throughout the design implementation flow. Serve as a technical expert in Physical Verification methodologies, including Design Rule Checking (DRC), Fill, and Layout Versus Schematic (LVS), with a focus on advanced node technologies. Support customers in deploying, debugging, and optimizing in-design PV flows using Cadence implementation and verification technologies, including Innovus and Pegasus/PVS solutions. Collaborate with foundries to validate and enhance Physical Verification rule decks and ensure seamless integration into customer design flows. Provide technical support and guidance to customers for complex PV-related issues, working both onsite and remotely. Interface closely with corporate R&D, field teams, foundries, and customers to identify product enhancements, resolve technical challenges, and improve overall solution quality. Develop and drive efficient methodologies and automation flows that improve design productivity, verification coverage, and turnaround time. Required Qualifications 8+ years of professional experience with a Master's degree, or 10+ years with a Bachelor's degree. Strong hands-on experience with digital implementation tools, preferably Cadence Innovus . In-depth understanding of Physical Verification methodologies, including:DRC (Design Rule Checking) Fill LVS (Layout Versus Schematic) Experience supporting physical implementation and signoff flows for advanced technology nodes (16nm/14nm FinFET and below). Practical experience debugging and resolving Physical Verification issues in customer design environments. Working knowledge of commercial Physical Verification tools such as:Pegasus / PVS Calibre ICV or equivalent solutions. Strong communication and customer-facing skills, with the ability to work effectively across customers, foundries, R&D, and field teams. Professional proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred Qualifications Experience with foundry enablement and Physical Verification rule deck development or validation. Experience in a design service or customer support organization. Scripting or automation experience using Tcl, Python, Perl, or similar languages. Familiarity with advanced-node implementation challenges, including DRC closure, fill strategies, and signoff verification methodologies. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.