Mixed Signal IP - Senior Program Manager

CARY SAN JOSE Until 8/21/2026 First posted April 14, 2026 Last posted April 14, 2026
Job description

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 $117,600 to $218,400. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits.  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.
We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

About this role

Summary

Manage R&D projects and customer engagements in mixed-signal IP design.

Job title

Mixed Signal IP - Senior Program Manager

Experience level

senior level

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Cary or San Jose, remote not specified

Salary

_117,600 to 218,400_

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

project managementcustomer engagementmixed-signal designend-to-end design flow

Preferred skills

teamworkadaptabilityproblem-solving

Specializations

mixed-signal designSoC developmentproject coordination
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cary, NC, USA

On-site City

San Jose, CA, USA

On-site City