IC Physical Design Flow, Principal Solutions Engineer - AE

1 Year ago • 10-14 Years • $123,200 PA - $228,800 PA

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Job Description

The role of an IC Physical Design Flow, Principal Solutions Engineer - AE at Cadence involves providing pre-sales and post-sales technical support to customers on Cadence's Digital IC products, particularly for advanced nodes. Key responsibilities include assisting customers with digital design implementation and signoff, including synthesis, place and route, design closure, and timing/power signoff. The engineer will guide customers on tool utilization, conduct technical presentations and demonstrations, manage technical evaluations, and collaborate with R&D to improve tools and methodologies. They will also drive the adoption of Cadence technologies, automate flows using scripting languages, and capture best practices. The role requires strong analytical skills and experience in a fast-paced environment, along with excellent customer interaction and presentation abilities.

Good To Have:

Low power analysis experience
Clock design/analysis experience
Hands-on 7/5nm technology node experience

Must Have:

BS or MS in EE with 10-14 years of experience
Understanding of ASIC design implementation
Hands-on experience with Place & Route tools
Experience with Synthesis tools
Experience with IC digital implementation & signoff tools
Strong STA and SDC debugging abilities
Automation skills using Perl, Tcl, and shell scripting
Strong analytical skills in digital implementation
Excellent customer interaction & presentation skills

Perks:

Paid vacation
Paid holidays
401(k) plan with employer match
Employee stock purchase plan
Variety of medical, dental and vision plan options

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At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

We offer amazing opportunities to grow, no matter where you are in your career.

The ideal candidate will be energetic, innovative and enthused with how to help customers, solve their toughest Digital Implementation problems using Cadence technology. Will drive Pre-sales and Post–sales activities at advanced nodes for Cadence Digital IC products.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical support to Cadence customers in the areas of Digital Design Implementation & Signoff including Synthesis, Place and Route, Design Closure, and timing/power signoff
Guide customers on how to best utilize Cadence technologies to achieve their design goals and meet project schedules
Conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations
Drive technical evaluations/benchmarks to success
Work closely with R&D to enhance the tools and methodologies to meet and exceed customer’s requirements
Drive adoption and proliferation of Cadence tools and technologies
Amend and augment the flow as needed using Tcl and/or other programming skills to meet objectives and improve results/flows
Capture best practices and lessons learned from current evaluations/benchmarks and utilize to improve efficiency and success rate in next engagements
Provide technical support, when developing business case for process improvement projects.
Provide mentorship to junior engineers

Job Requirements

Requires a BS or MS in EE with 10-14 years industry related experience in design and EDA (Digital Implementation/Signoff)
Understands ASIC Design implementation process and steps
Strong hands-on experience with Place & Route (Innovus, ICC2, Fusion Compiler)
Exposure and experience with Synthesis (Genus, RTL Compiler, Design Compiler)
Experience with EDA tools in the IC digital implementation & signoff flows (STA tools)
Strong STA and SDC debugging abilities are required.
Low power analysis, Clock design/analysis and hands-on 7/5nm technology node experience a plus.
Automation skills using Perl, Tcl and shell scripting essential
Strong analytical & analysis skills covering digital implementation is critical.
Proven track record and experience working in a fast paced environment
Excellent customer interaction & presentation skills

The annual salary range for California is $123,200 to $228,800. 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.