Design Engineer

Full-time
SHANGHAIvia Cadence CareersPosted Jul 21, 2026
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About this role

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

Custom Layout Design Engineer

Position Description:

  • Responsible for custom layout floorplan, matching guides, resistor/capacitor placement, reduce coupling & noise, sensitive signals routing, mix-signals routing, etc.
  • Responsible for custom layout top level hierarchy floorplan for blocks/powers
  • Responsible for high-speed mixed-signal PHY such as SerDes, USB, DDR, etc
  • Responsible for cooperation with analog circuit design team to ensure high efficiency and quality for analog layout design.

Position

Requirements

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  • BSEE degree with 2+ years of applicable experience in analog/custom layout of advanced technology nodes
  • Proficient with Layout edit/verify tools, like Virtuoso XL, Pegasus/Calibre DRC/LVS, etc.
  • Proficient with EMIR tools, like Voltus-FI
  • Hands-on experience conducting DRC/LVS/ERC analysis, EMIR analysis, and recommending appropriate solutions
  • Fundamental understanding of IC design technology and process/methodology
  • Essential that the individual demonstrates good teamwork and self-motivation
  • Good communication skills in English
  • Work experience in PERC run is a plus
  • Work experience in FinFET layout is a plus
  • Work experience in ESD/Latch-up is a plus
  • Work experience in cooperation with digital P&R team is a plus
  • We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

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  • 2Which recent work examples would make your application stronger for this role?
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