Senior Principal Physical Design Application Engineer

1 Month ago • 12 Years + • Software Development & Engineering • $143,500 PA - $266,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Cadence is seeking experienced hardware designers and application engineers for its North America Field Applications Team. The role involves providing technical support to customers on Cadence's Electronic Design Automation (EDA) products, specifically in Backend Digital Design Implementation and Signoff, including Place and Route, Design Closure, and timing/power signoff. Responsibilities include guiding customers on tool utilization, conducting technical presentations and demonstrations, driving evaluations, collaborating with R&D to enhance tools, and amending flows using Tcl and other programming skills. The position requires expertise in digital design fundamentals, semiconductor fundamentals, Static Timing Analysis, IC digital implementation flows, backend EDA tools, advanced nodes (10nm and below), and scripting languages like Tcl/Perl/Python. Strong customer-facing communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
Must have:
  • 12+ years of design/EDA experience
  • Proven experience in leading customer engagements
  • Strong knowledge of Digital Design Fundamentals
  • Strong knowledge of Semiconductor fundamentals
  • Strong knowledge of Static Timing Analysis
  • Experience with IC digital implementation flows
  • Experience with backend EDA tools
  • Experience with advanced nodes 10nm and below
  • Experience in Tcl/Perl/Python scripting
  • Strong customer-facing communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills
Good to have:
  • MS degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical, or Engineering
  • Experience with front-end EDA tools
  • Experience with Cadence tools (Genus, Innovus, Conformal, Tempus, Modus, Voltus)
  • Experience with advanced nodes 5nm and below
Perks:
  • Paid vacation and paid holidays
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • 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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide 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
  • 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

Job Requirements

Minimum

  • BS degree Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical, Engineering, or related field
  • 12+ years of design/EDA experience (methodology, flow, implementation, RTL2 GDS)
  • Proven experience in leading, managing, and driving major customer engagements to success
  • 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, and/or Voltus is highly desired
  • Experience with advanced nodes 5nm and below

Keywords;

Fusion Compiler, Design Compiler, Primetime, STA, HLS, Joules, RTL, PnR

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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About The Company

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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