Principal Application Engineer

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company, Cadence Design Systems, is seeking a Principal Application Engineer based in Bracknell. The role involves supporting customers with EDA tools related to synthesis and design verification, requiring strong technical skills and hands-on ASIC/IC design experience. Ideal candidates should possess excellent troubleshooting abilities and a proven track record in client engagements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years industry related experience in design and/or EDA.
• 4+ years of experience in Synthesis and DFT.
• Proven track record in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support customers using Cadence EDA software.
• Lead technical discussions and be the primary technical interface.
• Create and conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations.

Skills

Troubleshooting and analytical skills

Scripting languages (Perl, Tcl)

Client consulting skills

Education

MS in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Cadence EDA tools

Synopsys tools

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18.06.2025

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02.08.2025

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Job Description:

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

Principal Application Engineer

This Digital IC design and support role offers an opportunity to work on a variety of digital implementation and support activities associated with Cadence EDA tools for Synthesis, Logical Equivalency Checking (LEC), Design-for-Test (DFT), Place & Route and Static Timing Analysis (STA).

You may get involved in design services projects and/or supporting customers using Cadence tools on their projects in areas such as 5G, IOT, automotive, advanced CPU, wireless, audio, image processing, AI, machine learning etc.

This role is ideal for someone with several years of hands on ASIC/IC design experience who is looking for a new challenge in an absorbing customer facing role.

This role requires strong technical capability in Cadence tools (or similar), flow development, and the ability to think outside of the box.

Job responsibilities :

• Support customers using Cadence EDA software in one or more of these areas:Synthesis, DFT, Logical Equivalency CheckingLow Power Design Implementation, SDC VerificationPlace and RouteParasitic Extraction, Timing Signoff, Power Signoff
• Be the primary focal point for technical issues, questions, and discussions for a given customer engagement
• Lead technical discussions with customers and be the primary technical interface between customer and Cadence R&D. Capable of influencing outcomes among customers, R&D and Cadence technical team members.
• Develop an understanding of the customer's needs and also of the competition's technology and sales strategies.
• Perform methodology assessments, improve existing design methodologies, and develop new ones that leverage Cadence technology and services.
• Create and conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations to customers
• Requires on-site visits and some travel
• Good team player, help mentor other AEs
• Good consulting/client skills. Deliver results with minimal day-to-day guidance. Self-motivated.
• Review, document and resolve project technical issues. Escalation of issues to Project Management when appropriate

Requirements :

• MS in Electronics Engineering with minimum 5+ years industry related experience in design and/or EDA
• 4+ years of experience in Synthesis (Genus or Design Compiler), DFT and Logic Equivalency toolsOr Cadence or Synopsys place and route tools (Physical Synthesis, PnR, CTS, Static Timing Analysis)
• Debug and resolve complicated PPA, Low Power implementation and TAT issues.
• Exceptional troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent command in scripting languages such as Perl, Tcl and shell scripting essentials
• Proven track record and experience working in a fast-paced environment

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