Sr Hardware Sales Executive I

Cadence is seeking a Sr Hardware Sales Executive I to drive growth in the Hardware assisted verification segment, specifically with Palladium and Protium products. This role involves coordinating sales efforts with Account Executives and Applications Engineering management to target opportunities in automotive, AI/ML, 5G, and Hyperscalers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong sales and leadership background, experience in a matrix environment, and technical knowledge of semiconductor/electronics systems simulation solutions to educate sales teams and execute successful hardware sales campaigns.

Must Have

• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor or electronics systems ecosystem
• 5+ years of direct sales and business development experience
• Experience forecasting (SFDC) and achieving quarterly Booking and Revenue goals
• Ability in structuring, negotiating, and closing hardware product contracts
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
• Self-motivated and results-driven
• Creative business thinking
• Western US time zone based
• Ability to travel

Sr Hardware Sales Executive I

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

The Cadence North America sales organization continues to grow the Hardware assisted verification segment with Cadence’s Palladium and Protium products and is currently looking for a sales leader to continue this strong Hardware solution growth with our customers and prospects.

In this role you will work closely with Account Executives and Applications Engineering management, coordinating sales efforts to address Hardware assisted verification opportunities with automotive, AI/ML, 5G, Hyperscalers and other high growth market segments. The candidate will have a strong sales background, strong leadership abilities, success working in a matrix environment, along with technical background with semiconductor / electronics systems simulation solutions. These experiences will be leveraged to help educate sales teams and drive successful hardware sales campaigns for both existing and new customers.

Ideal Requirements:

• 10 plus years of experience in either the semiconductor or electronics systems ecosystem
• 5 plus years of direct sales and business development experience
• Experience forecasting (SFDC) and achieving quarterly Booking and Revenue goals
• Ability in structuring, negotiating, and closing hardware product contracts
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
• Self-motivated and results-driven
• Creative business thinking
• Western US time zone based
• Ability to travel

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