Product Marketing Manager (Clarity Electromagnetic)

Cadence Open · verified Sep 23, 2026

San Jose Full-time Manager Product Marketing

At a glance

Mid-level Product Marketing role at Cadence. San Jose · full-time · $117,600–$218,400 base.

SalaryStated by Cadence

$117,600 – $218,400

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

This role, from CadenceOur estimate for the market: $147,500–$197,887Median $165,000

In line with the market median of $165,000 for mid-level product marketing roles in San Jose.

Worked out from 11 postings that stated pay, median $165,000. Last updated Sep 19, 2026.

RoleProduct Marketing

SeniorityManager

LocationSan Jose

EmploymentFull-time

Base pay$117,600–$218,400

PostedAug 26, 2026 · 4w ago

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Set go-to-market direction for Clarity EM and turn customer technical needs into R&D priorities backed by ROI
Use sales and application-engineering input to assess competitors, growth areas, gaps, and product positioning
Create demos, presentations, datasheets, white papers, articles, blogs, and other sales materials
Lead launches through beta partners, research, logistics, and sales enablement
Represent customer needs in strategy discussions and prepare for future product ownership, including packaging and pricing

What you bring

A technical bachelor’s degree, preferably BSEE, plus at least five years in relevant industry work and electromagnetic analysis
Knowledge of the design path from specification through tape-out and measurement, spanning chip, package, board, module, and enclosure
Expert capability with Clarity, Sigrity, and Celsius, plus intermediate skill in Allegro/APD and Virtuoso
Customer-facing presales experience, cross-functional leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines

Who this fits

You’ll suit a technically grounded marketer who can work directly with customers and connect their needs to R&D, sales, and product teams. The role is full-time in San Jose and includes industry conference representation, with a path toward product ownership.

From the employer

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

Product Marketing Manager, Clarity EM Products

This is a dynamic opportunity for a Product Marketing Manager to drive the go-to-market strategy for our Clarity electromagnetic (EM) product line. This role requires a blend of deep technical understanding, business acumen, and expertise to connect customer needs with R&D efforts and execute successful product direction and growth. The ideal candidate will have the potential to step into a Product Ownership role in the near future.

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Key Responsibilities

Cross-Functional Strategy & Product Definition

Customer & Requirements Translation: Work closely with leading-edge customers to discuss technical requirements in depth and translate those needs to R&D with clear Return on Investment (ROI) justifications.
Market & Competitive Analysis: Work closely with Sales and Application Engineers to identify growth opportunities, competitive threats, and technology gaps. Advise account teams on product positioning and engagement strategies.
Product Ownership Track: Work closely with product teams (marketing, R&D, and sales) with the ability to step in to Product Ownership in the near future, encompassing decisions on packaging and pricing.

Go-to-Market & Content Execution

Collateral Development: Create sales tools and collateral to better communicate product capabilities and value propositions, including demonstration projects, presentations, datasheets, white papers, articles, and blogs.
External Representation: Work closely with corporate marketing to define communication plans, develop marketing content for press releases, websites, and tradeshows. Assist and represent the company at industry tradeshows and conferences.
Launch Leadership: Drive all product launch activities, including beta partner engagements, market research, launch logistics, and sales training.

Market Intelligence & Influence

Market Research: Conduct continuous market research to determine emerging trends, market needs, and customer requirements.
Customer Advocacy: Ensure the right customers are getting the right message through the right channels, and represent the customer’s voice in marketing strategy discussions and decisions.
Team Collaboration: Collaborate with and influence internal teams, and synthesize product information, broader industry trends, competitive positioning, and regional considerations.

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Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

Technical Background: Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (BSEE is highly preferred), 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
Technical Domain Experience: 5+ years (with a BSEE) and industry experience in high-speed/high-frequency electromagnetic analysis.
Electronic Design Flow: Solid understanding of the electronic design flow from specification to tape-out and measurement.
System Knowledge: Must have comparative knowledge of electronic product creation from the chip out through the complete system (package/board/module/enclosure) design.
Expert Level Skill with; Clarity, Sigrity, Celsius
Intermediate Level Skill; Allegro/APD and Virtuoso

Skills & Aptitudes

Customer Interface: Track record of interfacing with customers in pre-sales activities.
Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, work effectively, and establish credibility with R&D, management, product engineering, and sales.
Communication: Outstanding analytical skills with attention to detail, and strong verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, multi-project, fluid environment.
Experience as a Product or Technical Marketing Manager is a significant plus.

The annual salary range for Massachusetts is $117,600 to $218,400. 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.