Title: Senior Applications Engineer, SerDes Design IP
San Jose, CA/Hybrid
Job Description
The Cadence IP team develops industry leading IPs that enable customers in a variety of markets - from the endpoint to the edge to the cloud. At Cadence we’re helping set the standard on IP products that get integrated in SoCs that power the world’s Data Centers, Automobiles, Cloud and Wireless Systems. We offer amazing opportunities to grow, no matter where you are in your career.
We are growing our Serdes Applications team and we are looking for smart, energetic, collaborative and creative people to help us lead the industry with our IP products. At Cadence, we believe in embracing diverse ideas and striving for
excellence in all that we do. Do you want to make a difference and be challenged? Join the High-Performance Culture at Cadence.
As a Senior Applications Engineer, you will use your knowledge of different high-speed interface standards such as PCIe, CXL, Ethernet and USB to provide technical pre-sales support to win design IP business. Showcase the performance of the IP through demos at industry events. This role offers the benefit of both technical growth and business skill development.
You will be part of the Technical Field Organization helping educate customers and providing solutions to them using our Serdes IP portfolio. As you grow into more senior roles, you will use your knowledge of different high-speed interface
standards to architect solutions for customers using Cadence IPs. Our serial interface PHY and controller IPs are used in data centers, mobile devices, automobiles and consumer devices. Cadence offers great benefits and has a friendly hybrid work policy.
Responsibilities include:
- Technical pre-sales of High-Speed Interface IP, including PCIe, CXL and Ethernet PHY and Controllers
- Present Cadence’s IP portfolio and capabilities to prospective customers
- Work closely with IP Sales staff, marketing and R&D teams to win opportunities
- Provide quick-turn product specific technical support to customers, field teams, architects and designers
- Write application notes and articles for internal and/or external publication
- Travel to customer sites may be required occasionally
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of industry experience on high-speed interface controller and/or PHY design/verification
- 2+ years of industry experience on one or more high speed interface protocols – PCIe, CXL, UCIe, Ethernet, USB, MIPI, 112G, 56G
- Working knowledge of high-speed interface PHY
- Lab validation or demo setup experience
- BS in EE, CE or related equivalent with 2+ years of relevant work experience or MS in EE, CE or equivalent
- Individual leadership and initiative to manage pre-sales accounts
- Excellent presentation skills and verbal/written communication skills is a must
The annual salary range for California is $102,900 to $191,100. 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
- 2+ years of industry experience on high-speed interface controller and/or PHY design/verification
- 2+ years of industry experience on one or more high speed interface protocols - PCIe, CXL, UCIe, Ethernet, USB, MIPI, 112G, 56G
- Working knowledge of high-speed interface PHY
- Lab validation or demo setup experience
- BS in EE, CE or related equivalent with 2+ years of relevant work experience or MS in EE, CE or equivalent
- Excellent presentation skills and verbal/written communication skills
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What We Do
Cadence enables electronic systems and semiconductor companies to create the innovative end products that are transforming the way people live, work and play. Cadence® software, hardware and IP are used by customers to deliver products to market faster. The company's Intelligent System Design strategy helps customers develop differentiated products—from chips to boards to intelligent systems—in mobile, consumer, cloud, data center, automotive, aerospace, IoT, industrial and other market segments. Cadence is listed as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For.
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