Principal Product Engineer

Cadence hires and develops leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, delivering software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality. The company applies its Intelligent System Design strategy and AI-augmented development practices to empower teams to focus on creative problem solving and innovation. Cadence serves customers across consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G, automotive, aerospace, industrial and health markets.

Job Title: Principal Product Engineer
Location: Cork
Reports to: Design Engineering Director

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• Primary Technical Liaison: Act as the main technical point of contact for customer engineering teams; attend and lead weekly customer calls organized by program management.
  
• Program Integration: Ensure inclusion in all relevant customer communications, technical deep-dives, and milestone reviews; provide status updates and action tracking.
  
• Protocol & Physical Layer: Demonstrate understanding of Physical and Protocol layers for at least one high-speed interface (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, USB, CXL, UCIe).
  
• State Machines & Standards: Familiarity with PCIe/UCIe LTSSM states and major Ethernet standards; interpret specs, debug link training, and compliance behaviors.
  
• Lab Equipment Proficiency: Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, BERTs, protocol exercisers, and analyzers.
  
• Debugging & Analysis: Diagnose silicon-related issues and interpret test results effectively.
  
• Technical Issue Management: Own all support cases filed by the customer across platforms such as SFDC, Sherlock, and Jira.
  
• Prioritization: Evaluate and triage incoming cases, determine severity and urgency, and ensure timely resolution in alignment with agreed service levels.
  
• Escalation Point: Serve as the technical escalation path for complex issues requiring cross-functional involvement (design, validation, firmware, applications).
  
• Technical Review Coordination: Organize and lead reviews such as SDC/constraint checks, physical integration assessments, pre-tape out checklist reviews, and bring-up test plan evaluations.
  
• Customer Engagement: Collaborate with the customer program manager to ensure smooth communication and inclusion in all relevant meetings.
  
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain standardized documentation including kickoff materials, status dashboards, and silicon reports. Track case metrics and provide progress updates.
  
• AI Incorporation: Leverage AI-powered tools to enhance productivity, improve decision making, and maintain high-quality customer deliverables. Apply AI-powered analytics to extract insights, identify patterns, and generate actionable recommendations from complex datasets.
  

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• Bachelor’s in computer science or electrical engineering with +7 years of relevant experience, or Master’s with +5 years of related experience.
  
• Skilled at listening to customer concerns and identifying potential issues early.
  
• Strong commitment to customer satisfaction and timely case resolution.
  
• Broad technical background in relevant IPs (both hard and soft) and product engineering.
  
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.
  
• Experience performing Physical Layer and Protocol Layer validation for at least one high-speed SERDES technology.
  
• Hands-on experience with post-silicon PHY bring-up, system interoperability, and compliance testing activities.
  
• Proficiency in using protocol analyzers, BERTs, and oscilloscopes.
  
• Familiarity with case management systems such as SFDC and Jira.
  
• Ability to prioritize cases, anticipate escalations, and manage technical reviews effectively.
  
• High-level understanding of technical issues with the capability to coordinate with subject matter experts.
  
• Proactive in gathering feedback and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  

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• Competitive salary
  
• 25 days holiday per year
  
• Private Medical and Dental plans, Income Protection and Life Insurance
  
• Group Personal Pension Plan
  
• Cycle to work scheme and gym subsidy
  
• 5 days paid time to volunteer to give back to our communities
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• The opportunity to work for a Great Place to Work© & Fortune 100 organization
  

Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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