Physical Design, Sr Principal AE

2 Months ago • 10 Years + • $143,500 PA - $266,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Digital Implementation and Signoff Field Applications Engineer, you'll work directly with customers, helping them deploy Cadence technologies to meet performance targets and achieve faster design closure. You will provide technical support in Backend Digital Design Implementation and Signoff including Place and Route, Design Closure, and timing/power signoff. You will guide customers on how to best utilize Cadence technologies, collaborate with the team to conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations, drive technical evaluations/benchmarks, and work closely with R&D to enhance the tools and methodologies. The role involves driving adoption of Cadence tools and technologies, providing guidance to the team to amend & augment the flow, and capturing best practices. The role requires a strong understanding of digital design fundamentals and experience with advanced nodes.
Must have:
  • 10+ years of Physical Design experience
  • BS degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Strong knowledge in Digital Design Fundamentals and Static Timing Analysis
  • Experience with IC digital implementation flows and backend EDA tools
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Tcl/Perl/Python
  • Strong customer-facing communication and problem-solving skills
Good to have:
  • MS degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Prior experience with IC digital implementation flows and front-end EDA tools
  • Prior experience with Cadence tools such as Genus, Innovus, Conformal, Tempus, Modus, Voltus or ICC, ICC2, DC or Primetime
  • Experience with advanced nodes 5nm and below
Perks:
  • Paid vacation and paid holidays
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • A variety of medical, dental and vision plan options

Job Details

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

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 leaders 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Be part of  team of Application Engineers providing technical support to Cadence customers in the areas of Backend Digital Design Implementation and Signoff including 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
  • Collaborate with team to 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 
  • Provide guidance to the team to amend & 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 

Job Requirements

Minimum

  • 10+ years of industry Physical Design experience
  • BS degree Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical, Engineering, or related field
  • Strong knowledge in Digital Design Fundamentals, Semiconductor fundamentals, and Static Timing Analysis is required
  • Prior experience with IC digital implementation flows and backend EDA tools including Place and Route, IR Drop, backend design timing and power closure
  • Experience with advanced nodes 10nm and below
  • Experience in scripting languages such as Tcl/Perl/Python is a must
  • Strong customer-facing communication and problem-solving skills
  • Strong personal drive for continuous learning and expanding professional skill sets
  • Strong verbal, written, and customer communication skills

Preferred

  • MS degree Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical, Engineering, or related field
  • Prior experience with IC digital implementation flows and font-end EDA tools including Synthesis, DFT, and Logical Equivalence Checking
  • Prior experience with Cadence tools such as Genus, Innovus, Conformal, Tempus, Modus, Voltus or ICC, ICC2, DC or Primetime is highly desired
  • Experience with advanced nodes 5nm and below

The annual salary range for California is $143,500 to $266,500. 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.

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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.

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