At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Job summary:We are excited to welcome highly talented hardware designers and application engineers to join our Cadence North America Field Applications Team. Working at Cadence means working alongside the industry’s brightest people and innovating for the most advanced companies in the world. Through Cadence's Electronic Design Automation (EDA) products, we've worked with a wide range of customers, from helping build the world's most powerful supercomputer to innovating in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning.As an expert Digital Implementation and Signoff Field Applications Engineering (AE), you will work side-by-side with our leading edge customers. With your expertise, you'll help them deploy Cadence’s market-leading technologies in Synthesis, P&R, and Signoff to meet/exceed their PPA targets, achieve faster design closure, and turn their design concepts into reality. The greater your powers, the more business opportunities you'll help bring to the table. You will also work directly with the Cadence R&D group to drive the customer requirements and influence the direction of Cadence next-generation products and technologies.At Cadence, customers are at the heart of everything we do. Talented engineers like you are what enable us to materialize this passion into results. By working directly with Cadence R&D and driving customer engagements, you will enhance your in-depth knowledge in nanometer design, unlock unique expertise in digital design implementation, and level up your communication, customer, and sales skills. No matter where you are in your career, whether your next career step is to stay on the technical track, move up in management, or explore sales/marketing career opportunities, the skills and expertise you gain as an Application Engineer here at Cadence will put you miles ahead in your career advancement.Key Responsibilities:Provide technical support to Cadence customers in the areas of Digital Design Implementation flow including Synthesis, Place and Route, Design Closure, and timing/power signoffGuide customers on how to best utilize Cadence technologies to achieve their design goals and meet project schedulesConduct technical presentations and product demonstrationsDrive technical evaluations/benchmarks to successWork closely with R&D to enhance the tools and methodologies to meet and exceed customer’s requirementsDrive adoption and proliferation of Cadence tools and technologiesAmend and augment the flow as needed using Tcl and/or other programming skills to meet objectives and improve results/flowsCapture best practices and lessons learned from current evaluations/benchmarks and utilize to improve efficiency and success rate in next engagements Job Requirements: MinimumBS degree Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical, Engineering, or related field8+ years of design/EDA experienceStrong knowledge in Digital Design Fundamentals, Semiconductor fundamentals, and Static Timing Analysis is requiredPrior experience with IC digital implementation flows and backend EDA tools including Place and Route, IR Drop, backend design timing and power closureExperience with advanced nodes 10nm and belowExperience in scripting languages such as Tcl/Perl/Python is a mustStrong customer-facing communication and problem-solving skillsStrong personal drive for continuous learning and expanding professional skill setsStrong verbal, written, and customer communication skillsPreferredMS degree Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical, Engineering, or related fieldPrior experience with IC digital implementation flows and font-end EDA tools including Synthesis, DFT, and Logical Equivalence CheckingPrior experience with Cadence tools such as Genus, Innovus, Conformal, Tempus, Modus, and/or Voltus is highly desiredExperience with advanced nodes 5nm and belowThe annual salary range for California is $120,400 to $223,600. 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.We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t. Additional Jobs (https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/addljobs) Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences.Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence. Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class. Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.
