Application Engineer Architect (STA SignOff)

Cadence Design Systems; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental & vision plans

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems in Seattle seeks an experienced Application Engineer Architect (STA SignOff) to lead timing signoff engagements and drive adoption of Cadence's signoff portfolio. You will work with design teams to meet customer success metrics and influence tool enhancements based on real-world needs.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in IC design implementation and signoff, with deep knowledge of digital design and advanced node STA/ECOs, plus scripting and flow customization skills.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in IC design implementation and signoff required.
• BS/MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• Strong digital design fundamentals and advanced node STA/ECO expertise.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and drive customer success.
• Experience leading technical teams and driving customer success at executive levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical engagements with customers to drive Cadence timing signoff adoption.
• Collaborate with R&D and Product Engineering to influence tool enhancements.
• Drive benchmarks, flow optimizations, and deployment of signoff methodologies.
• Represent Cadence at industry forums and deliver technical talks.

Skills

IC design

Signoff experience

Digital design fundamentals

STA & ECOs

Advanced nodes

Scripting

Flow customization

Cadence tools

Education

Electrical/Computer Engineering degree

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Tempus

Certus

QRC

Job description

## Application Engineer Architect (STA SignOff)Apply: HOME OR: SEATTLE 01: TORONTO 02: HOME SD: HOME CA: Full time: Posted Today: R56804## **At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.****Key Responsibilities*** **Technical Expertise**: Lead technical engagements with customers and partners to drive & adoption of Cadence signoff portfolio. Work closely with design teams to meet customer success metrics, guide adoption of Cadence’s timing signoff & closure and AgenticAI features across advanced nodes (5nm and below).* **Cross-Functional Collaboration**: Partner with R&D and Product Engineering to influence tool enhancements based on real-world customer requirements.* **Innovation & Enablement**: Drive complex benchmarks, flow optimizations, and deployment of cutting-edge methodologies for timing sigoff & closure, STA, IR Drop, and power/timing closure.* **Thought Leadership**: Represent Cadence at industry forums, author technical papers, and deliver keynote presentations to position Cadence as a market leader.**Qualifications*** 15+ years of experience in IC design implementation and signoff, with demonstrated success in managing large-scale technical programs.* BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.* Deep expertise in digital design fundamentals, advanced node STA & ECOs (3nm and below), and EDA tool ecosystems.* Core timing signoff expertise, advanced node STA, UPF & constraints debugging, hierarchical & 3DIC design STA and closure solutions* Proven track record of leading technical teams and driving customer success at executive levels.* Strong proficiency in scripting (Tcl, Python, Perl) and flow customization for design closure.* Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.* Prior experience with Cadence tools (Tempus, Certus, QRC) and competitive solutions highly desirable.*The annual salary range for Washington is $154,000 to $286,000. 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.*