Lead Solutions Engineer – Runset Enablement, Physical Verification

Cadence Design Systems

Lead Solutions Engineer developing and validating Pegasus DRC and LVS runsets for semiconductor technologies. Collaborate closely with internal teams and customers to ensure high-quality solution delivery.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $102,900 - $191,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxNode.jsPerlPythonUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive hands-on development and validation of Pegasus DRC and LVS runsets for advanced semiconductor nodes.
Design, enhance, and maintain automation frameworks for regression execution, issue detection, and validation reporting.
Collaborate closely with R&D and cross-functional teams to debug issues, validate fixes, and improve solution quality and performance.
Provide technical enablement and support to customers on tool usage and advanced physical verification methodologies.
Apply and help refine best practices for runset development, validation, and quality assurance.
Work independently on complex technical deliverables while contributing knowledge and guidance within the team.
Partner with internal teams to support predictable and timely delivery of physical verification solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

MS degree with 5+ years of experience or PhD with 3+ years in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Strong understanding of semiconductor design flows and physical verification methodologies
Proven hands-on experience developing and validating DRC and LVS runsets using Pegasus or comparable tools such as Calibre, ICV, or Assura
Experience building or maintaining automation for regression, validation, and reporting
Proficiency in TCL, Python, and/or Perl, with experience in Linux/Unix environments
Solid understanding of advanced process technologies and verification methodologies (e.g., ground rules, fill, ESD)
Familiarity with chip fabrication processes and advanced-node challenges, including multi-die designs.
Nice-to-have: Experience with PERC and Fill runsets.

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid vacation and paid holidays
401(k) plan with employer match
employee stock purchase plan
a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options

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Hard Skills & Tools

DRC runsetsLVS runsetsautomation frameworksregression executionissue detectionvalidation reportingTCLPythonPerlLinux/Unix

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingindependencetechnical enablementguidance

Certifications

MS degreePhD