Principal Application Engineer for Custom IC Layout and Implementation

Cadence Design Systems; Champlain; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking an Application Engineer to work closely with customers on custom IC design and layout challenges. This role involves resolving tool issues, conducting technical presentations, and supporting design teams to improve productivity. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant industry experience, particularly with Cadence tools. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. The position is open to applicants in both Toronto and Ottawa, Ontario.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Custom IC Design.
• Experience setting up PDKs and using various tools is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and produce high-quality outputs.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer design challenges and provide guidance.
• Resolve critical tool issues and collaborate with teams.
• Conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations.
• Identify and prioritize sales opportunities with management.

Skills

Simulation and layout applications for Custom IC Design

Experience with Cadence layout tools

Programming and scripting skills in CSH and SKILL

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Presentation skills

Education

BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

LVS

DRC

EMIR

Electromagnetic and thermal analysis tools

Job description

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

This is a customer-facing layout application engineering (AE) role where you will present solutions, demonstrate software, solve problems, and develop new creative solutions and flows. You will work closely with customers to understand their design challenges and proliferate recommended solutions. You will work closely with R&D, Product Engineering, and Sales to drive customer success. You will be the technical expert on Cadence tools and a valued consultant on design and implementation issues. You will own customer success!

This role spans a broad range of Custom IC Design and Implementation technologies. You must be eager to learn new tools, flows, and technologies.

You must manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Understanding customers’ custom IC design, simulation and layout challenges
• Guiding customer design teams regarding methodology and flows to improve their productivity
• Resolving critical tool issues impacting project timelines, often collaborating with product development and peer AEs
• Supporting customers with their custom design and layout flows
• Conducting technical presentations, technical training, and product demonstrations to customers, including developing customized presentations as required
• Supporting technical evaluations/benchmarks and driving the process to deliver Cadence solutions
• Partnering with Sales Management and other AEs to identify sales opportunities, prioritize them, and help develop winning sales strategies
• Developing an understanding of the customer's needs and the competition's technology and sales strategies to create solutions that best meet our needs.
• Communicating customer requirements and feedback to Cadence Engineering and Marketing groups for issue resolution and to improve product features and quality
• Helping customers adopt and proliferate our systems solutions including heterogeneous integration and electromagnetic and thermal analysis

Skills needed for this role:

• Minimum 5 years of practical hands-on experience in simulation and layout applications for Custom IC Design. Analog, mixed-signal or RF design or layout experience.
• Experience with Cadence layout tools especially with advanced node (FinFet) geometries
>Experience setting up PDK’s and using LVS, DRC, EMIR, EM and parasitic extraction tools are a plus
• Programming and scripting skills in CSH, SKILL are a plus
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, planning, and presentation skills are essential
• Ability to work independently and productively with high-quality output and results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Must be open to constant personal development and growth to meet the evolving demands of the electronics industry

Some travel may be required and necessary

***Job location can be Toronto or Ottawa Ontario Canada***

Minimum Education and Experience:

Education: BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering experience

Experience: 5+ years of relevant industry experience

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