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Mixed Signal IP - Senior Program Manager

Cadence

  • San Jose, CA
  • Posted 3 weeks ago
  • Full-time
  • $161,000–$299,000 a year

At a glance

Cadence is hiring a Mixed Signal IP - Senior Program Manager in San Jose, CA. It is a full-time role in Hardware & Semiconductors, first listed on November 1. The advertised pay is $161,000–$299,000 a year. The description mentions RTL design. Cadence has 99 other openings in the US, 76 of them in San Jose, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 57 Hardware & Chips openings in San Jose, CA today; the typical one asks for 8 years and advertises about $200,000 a year at the midpoint.

RTL design

About this role

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

Senior Program Manager


We are looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager who will be responsible for the overall coordination of R&D Development Projects and Key Customer Engagements within the Design IP Group.

The candidate must have solid, hands-on experience in mixed-signal IP design and/or SoC development with a history in successfully leading or managing designs with end customers.

We are looking for an individual with an entrepreneurial mindset and to ensure flawless execution. Someone who is passionate about coordinating all the facets of the project in a matrix organizational structure to deliver successful results.


Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

  • facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
  • constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
  • present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions
  • manage customer engagement – project and relationship management
  • collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Engineering to assure effective and efficient project execution

Education and Experience

  • hands-on experience in mixed-signal design and end-to-end flow is highly preferable
  • proven experience in working or managing designs and teams from conception to manufacturing
  • knowledge of end-to-end design flow and tools for both analog and digital design from Architecture (schematics and RTL) to GDS
  • MSEE preferred

Key competencies

  • critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • team work and collaboration
  • adaptability

The annual salary range for California is $161,000 to $299,000. 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.

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USA Jobs 24 copied this listing from Cadence's official careers site on November 1, 2026 and checked it again November 2, 5:17 AM ET. Cadence will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.

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