Cadence Design Systems

Develops EDA software, IP, verification tools

Principal Application Engineer

Solution EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSan Jose, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with 8–10 years of experience, or a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with 6–8 years of experience.
Core timing signoff expertise, advanced-node static timing analysis, UPF and constraints debugging, and hierarchical and 3DIC design static timing analysis and closure solutions are required.
Knowledge of digital design fundamentals, semiconductor fundamentals, and static timing analysis is required.
Experience with ASIC digital implementation flows and tools is required.
Working knowledge of a scripting language such as Tcl, Perl, or Python is required.
Strong customer-facing communication and problem-solving skills are required.
A strong drive for continuous learning and expanding professional skill sets is required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support for Digital Implementation and Signoff tools.
Work closely with sales executives to support sales campaigns by delivering workshops, benchmarks, product demonstrations, methodology consultations, and product support.
Present the technical capabilities of Cadence Digital Implementation and Signoff tools and flows, including synthesis, place and route, and timing, physical, and power signoff.
Recognize product opportunities at existing or potential customers and work with account teams to define and execute technical campaigns.
Support technical evaluations and benchmarks, and drive the process of delivering Cadence solution implementations.
Provide ongoing support and promote usage at existing customers, both on-site and off-site.
Work closely with Research and Development on tool and methodology improvements.
Create and contribute technical content for Cadence Online Support.
Travel as required, up to 20%.

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Job Description

We are looking for a Principal Application Engineer responsible for providing pre-sales and post-sales technical support for the Digital Implementation and Signoff tools. The candidate will work closely with sales executives in supporting sales campaigns by delivering workshops, benchmarks, product demonstrations, methodology consultations and product support.

Position also involves:

• Presenting to customers the technical capabilities of Cadence Digital Implementation and Signoff tools and flows (Synthesis, Place and Route, Timing/Physical/Power Signoff).

• Recognizing opportunities for products at existing customers or potential customers, and working with account team to define and execute technical campaigns

• Support technical evaluations/benchmarks and drive the process to deliver Cadence solutions implementations

• Ongoing support and usage proliferation at existing customers (on/offsite)

• Working closely with R&D on tools and methodology improvements

• Create and contribute technical content for Cadence Online Support

• Travel as required (up to 20%)

The Position Requirements are…

Minimum BS-EE plus 8 to 10 year’s experience or MS-EE, plus 6 to 8 year’s experience, Core timing signoff expertise, advanced node STA, UPF & constraints debugging, hierarchical & 3DIC design STA and closure solutions
Digital Design Fundamentals, Semiconductor fundamentals and Static Timing Analysis is required
Experience with ASIC digital implementation flows and tools
Working knowledge of a scripting language TCL/Perl/Python
Candidate should have strong customer-facing communication and problem solving skills
Strong personal drive for continuous learning and expanding professional skill sets
Strong verbal and written communication skills

The annual salary range for California is $127,400 to $236,600. 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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About the Company

Cadence Design Systems

Develops EDA software, IP, verification tools

Cadence Design Systems supplies software, hardware, and IP for electronic design automation (EDA) to help customers create advanced semiconductor chips and electronic systems. Its tools handle system design, verification, digital and analog IC design, and custom flows, while IP such as Tensilica processors and DSP cores can be licensed for integration into customer products. The offerings are delivered as software licenses with maintenance and support, plus IP licensing and occasional hardware-accelerated options. The company differentiates itself with a broad, end-to-end EDA portfolio and close collaboration with industry leaders to streamline the path from concept to silicon, aiming to help customers bring sophisticated silicon and electronics to market faster with lower risk and higher productivity.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: San Jose, CA
Founded: 1988

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