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Cadence Design Systems, Inc. Director of Configuration Management in San Jose, California
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Director of Configuration Management
Location: San Jose, CA
Reports to: Senior Group Director, Configuration Management & Infrastructure
Direct Reports: 10-12 CM Engineers
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Director of Configuration Management to lead our configuration management and infrastructure DevOps organization in San Jose. This senior technical leader will drive the strategy, design, and implementation of scalable build, deployment, and release management systems to support our expanding engineering team. The ideal candidate will manage a group of 10-12 technical professionals while remaining actively involved in architectural and technical decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Strategy
Identify and automate solutions to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability of build and release processes
Design, implement, and continuously improve CI/CD solutions and infrastructure
Lead architectural design for configuration management, ensuring adherence to specifications and industry standards
Leverage generative AI and machine learning to optimize efficiency, accelerate pipelines, and enable predictive monitoring
Evaluate and deploy emerging DevOps technologies and best practices
Establish metrics and KPIs to measure system performance, team productivity, and process effectiveness
Team Management & Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 10-12 configuration management and DevOps engineers
Provide technical mentoring across the broader engineering organization
Recruit, hire, and onboard top-tier technical talent
Conduct performance reviews and career development planning
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and technical excellence
Facilitate knowledge sharing and cross-training initiatives
Process & Operations Management
Oversee the entire software build, integration, and release pipeline
Ensure high availability and reliability of build and deployment infrastructure
Implement and maintain branching strategies, merge processes, and release workflows
Collaborate with development teams to optimize their development and deployment experiences
Establish and maintain security best practices in build/release pipelines
Drive incident response and post-mortem processes for build/release issues
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with engineering teams to understand requirements and optimize workflows
Collaborate with QA to integrate automated testing frameworks
Work closely with Security to implement compliance and security scanning
Interface with Product Management to align release schedules with business objectives
Communicate effectively with executive leadership on project status, risks, and strategic initiatives
Global Leadership & Collaboration
Collaborate with distributed CM teams across geographically diverse locations
Design and implement CM solutions for 24/7 global development cycles
Ensure CM systems scale effectively across regions
Facilitate knowledge transfer and cross-training between global teams
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
15+ years of progressive experience in software design, development, and infrastructure management
5+ years in technical leadership or management roles
Proven track record of scaling engineering teams and processes
Technical Expertise
Comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle, with hands-on experience in Agile methodologies
Expert-level knowledge of DevOps tools and processes, including CI/CD pipelines
Experience with build automation and continuous integration tools (Jenkins, ElectricFlow, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
Familiarity with build and dependency management systems, automated test framework integration, release orchestration
Deep familiarity with source code management systems (Perforce, Git, SVN)
Proficiency in web application development (REST APIs, database design, JavaScript, Node.js)
Operational expertise in Unix/Linux environments
Advanced skills in scripting languages (Perl, Python, Shell, PowerShell)
Leadership & Communication
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with ability to present to executive audiences
Proven ability to collaborate across multiple organizations and disciplines
Experience in change management and process improvement initiatives
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
Experience integrating AI-powered code analysis, security scanning, and test generation tools
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
Familiarity with GitHub Copilot or similar AI coding assistants
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
Familiarity with security scanning and compliance tools
Previous experience managing distributed teams
Track record of successful large-scale system migrations
Success Metrics
Reduction in build and deployment times
Improved system reliability and uptime
Increased developer productivity and satisfaction
Successful team growth and retention
Timely implementation of strategic technical initiatives
Achievement of security and compliance objectives
The annual salary range for California is $178,500 to $331,500. 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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