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Lead Product Validation Engineer

Cadence Design Systems Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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Salary: 100 Best Compa

Posted Feb 3, 2026

Role & seniority: Lead Product Validation Engineer, Grade T3 (1–4 years experience)

Stack/tools: Cadence Innovus+ and other EDA products; Unix; scripting (vim/tcl/csh/perl/python); regression testing; system/infrastructure development

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Assist in development and validation of Cadence Innovus+ and other EDA products

  • Review and debug regression test cases

  • Develop and maintain systems/infrastructure to improve productivity and efficiency

Must-have skills

  • Master’s degree with ≥2 years of experience or PhD

  • IC design knowledge

  • Unix system proficiency

  • Scripting skills (vim/tcl/csh/perl/python)

  • Strong communication in English and Chinese; self-motivated

Nice-to-haves

  • Knowledge of statistical timing analysis or physical design concepts

  • AI knowledge or experience with AI applications

  • Location & work type: Shanghai; full-time (on-site implication inferred from location)

Full Description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Job Title: Lead Product Validation Engineer Grade: T3 Experience: 1-4 Years Location: Shanghai Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality. Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health. The Cadence Advantage The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in an environment that encourages you to be creative, innovative, and to make an impact. Cadence’s employee-friendly policies focus on the physical and mental well-being of employees, career development, providing opportunities for learning, and celebrating success in recognition of specific needs of the employees. The unique “One Cadence – One Team” culture promotes collaboration within and across teams to ensure customer success Multiple avenues of learning and development available for employees to explore as per their specific requirement and interests You get to work with a diverse team of passionate, dedicated, and talented individuals who go above and beyond for our customers, our communities, and each other—every day. Responsibilities: • Assist in Cadence Innovus+ and other EDA products development and validation. • Regression test case review and debug • Develop and maintain system and infrastructure for high productivity and efficiency with various scripting and system development techniques. Requirements: • Master’s degree with 2+ years working experience or doctor's degree • IC design knowledge is necessary, statistic timing analysis knowledge or physical knowledge is a strong plus • Unix System knowledge, basic script technical skill like vim/tcl/csh/perl/python will be plus • Knowledge of AI and experience of AI application is plus • Patient, and good responsibility. • Good communication in English and Chinese, good confidence and good self-motivation. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t. Additional Jobs Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity throughout all levels of the organization. Read the policy(opens in a new tab) We welcome your interest in the company and want to make sure our job site is accessible to all. If you experience difficulty using this site or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact staffing@cadence.com. Privacy Policy: Job Applicant If you are a job seeker creating a profile using our careers website, please see the privacy policy(opens in a new tab). E-Verify Cadence participates in the E-Verify program in certain U.S. locations as required by law. Download More Information on E-Verify (64K) Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence. Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.

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