Sr Principal Application Engineer - Synthesis/STA/DFT

This individual is the primary focal point for technical issues, questions, and discussions for a given project. Leads technical discussions with customers and is the primary technical interface with the Cadence PM. Capable of influencing outcomes among customers, R&D and Cadence technical team members. * Helps to mentor other designers regarding technical topics for a given project. * Good consulting/client skills. * Deliver results with minimal day-to-day guidance. * Review, document and resolve project technical issues. Escalation of issues to Project Management when appropriate. * Must have an understanding of Cadence semi-custom IC tools. Experience with competitive tools beneficial. * Design Reviews: guides and directs design reviews; final authorization on design issues. * Skill Improvement: helps to identify technical skills that should be developed. Helps to identify technical skills that are needed, but not yet available for a given project. * Change management: assesses the technical impact of changes to include feasibility and estimating the effort associated with implementing the change. * Design Process: leads process improvement initiatives for technical projects. Provides technical support to PM when developing business case for process improvement projects.

We need a pro-active, enthusiastic, customer-facing solution engineer who is an expert in circuits, design and timing analysis. This person will be focused on working with customer in Signoff solution space.

 The ideal candidate should have: 

(1) Understands ASIC Design implementation process and steps

(2) Exposure and experience with Synthesis (Genus, RTL Compiler, Design Compiler)

(3) Strong hands-on experience with Test products (Modus, Encounter Test, Logic Vision, ​ DFT Compiler etc)

 (4) Strong STA and SDC debugging abilities are required.

 (5) Low power analysis, DFT Clock design/analysis experience a plus.

 (6) Ability to understand and write RTL (System Verilog, Verilog, VHDL)

Requirements:

(1) Requires a BS or MS in EE with 10+ years industry related experience in design and EDA (Digital Implementation/Signoff)

(2) Experience using Digital software with at least one major EDA vendor flow. Automation skills using Perl, Tcl and shell scripting essential 

(3) Strong analytical & analysis skills covering digital implementation is critical. 

(4) Proven track record and experience working in a fast paced environment 

(5) Excellent customer interaction & presentation skills

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