[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Cadence Design jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Cadence Design · Multiple locations # Principal Design Engineer Multiple locations Senior individual contributor $140,000 to $260,000 Design Listed on Cadence Design’s official careers site. Posted September 29, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Cadence Design’s careers site →](https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/SAN-JOSE/Principal-Design-Engineer_R56417) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Cadence Design](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/) / Principal Design Engineer ## Job description 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. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team of engineers developing extremely high-speed wireline communications transceivers in CMOS silicon. This job opening is for Numerical Modeling & Architecture, helping guide the selection and specification of transceiver components using mathematical and computer modelling techniques. The candidate will collaborate with analog designers, digital designers, applications engineers, and marketing specialists to help guide tradeoffs among conflicting design goals, and as such will be responsible for the performance of the end-to-end system. This will also require involvement in lab characterization and analysis of finally realized designs. The position is full-time in our San Jose office. ### Position Requirements The ideal candidate will have several of the following: The ability to think through engineering systems end-to-end and identify bottlenecks and weak points. Strong mathematical skills, in particular relating to linear systems (Fourier analysis, filter theory, etc.) Deep knowledge of communication systems fundamentals Strong coding skills for simulation and modelling, as well as data analysis Good experimental skills. Good knowledge of signal processing (DSP) algorithms and architecture. Good working knowledge of physics of signal propagation Good working knowledge of basic circuits Demonstrated capacity to self-educate themselves to pick up new fields of expertise The ideal candidate will likely have a PhD in the mathematical or physical sciences. The annual salary range for California is $140,000 to $260,000. 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 The annual salary range for Canada is $112,000 to $208,000 CAD. 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 The annual salary range for California is $140,000 to $260,000. 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. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t. 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If you have accessibility needs during the application and interview process, we encourage you to make your needs known. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 29, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 19 days - Location: Multiple locations - Pay: $140,000 to $260,000[Apply on Cadence Design’s careers site →](https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/SAN-JOSE/Principal-Design-Engineer_R56417) ## More jobs at Cadence Design ### [Chip Lead / Physical Design Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/jobs/82dcd654b8937ddbd4b2/) ### [Design Verification Architect / Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/jobs/a3433a2613e843b37ad7/) ### [Lead Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/jobs/5381eb1a86a7dd75d292/) ### [Lead Design Engineer ( Synthesis/LEC/CLP)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/jobs/bf917f6cf075f02352be/) ### [Lead Product Engineer - Design Verification (MM/VIP)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/jobs/4fbd3de16de1f5cf9ecc/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Electrical Design Engineer / Principal Electrical Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/5145b9d41bffc6f3e668/) Northrop Grumman ### [Principal or Sr. Principal Aeronautical Engineer - Air Vehicle Configuration Design and Integration](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/c7d0ffe380b0333bae9e/) Northrop Grumman ### [Senior Principal MMIC Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/teledyne-technologies/jobs/bc36c37a8b632dd3b6a9/) Teledyne Technologies ### [Principal Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/airbus/jobs/72e740261e5816cd20ff/) AIRBUS ### [Principal Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/monolithic-power-systems/jobs/e1ae8ad4c81215a89e34/) Monolithic Power Systems OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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