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…
- Strong knowledge of Digital Design Fundamentals, Semiconductor fundamentals and Static Timing Analysis is required
- Experience with ASIC digital implementation flows and tools is a plus
- Working knowledge of a scripting language TCL/Perl/Python
- 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
- 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 (Other than San Jose) is $116,200 to $215,800. 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.
We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.Skills Required
- Strong knowledge of digital design fundamentals
- Strong knowledge of semiconductor fundamentals
- Strong knowledge of Static Timing Analysis
- Working knowledge of a scripting language: TCL, Perl, or Python
- Core timing signoff expertise
- Advanced node STA experience
- UPF and constraints debugging experience
- Hierarchical and 3DIC design STA and closure solutions experience
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering plus 8 to 10 years of experience
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering plus 6 to 8 years of experience
- Strong customer-facing communication and problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with ASIC digital implementation flows and tools
- Continuous learning and professional skill development
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Equity Value & Accessibility — A discounted ESPP with a lookback feature and equity included in total compensation make ownership broadly accessible and potentially meaningful. Structured compensation at an industry leader adds predictability to equity participation.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as solid, with mental‑health/EAP and fertility support enhancing the offering. The breadth across core care and family‑building needs strengthens the healthcare package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Global Recharge Days, volunteer time off, and companywide breaks indicate a comprehensive time‑off framework. In addition, many salaried roles are described as having flexible or generous PTO policies.
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