Application Engineer Architect (STA SignOff)

Cadence; Seattle (WA); In loco; USD 154.000 - 286.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid vacation

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental, vision

Descrizione del lavoro

Cadence is seeking a senior leader in IC design signoff to shape adoption of its timing signoff portfolio. You will direct technical engagements with customers and partners at the highest levels, ensuring successful implementation of Cadence tools across advanced nodes.

The role requires deep expertise in digital design, STA and ECOs, and strong scripting and leadership skills. You will collaborate with R&D, Product Engineering, and sales to drive customer success and market leadership at

Competenze

• 15+ years in IC design implementation and signoff.
• Deep expertise in digital design fundamentals and advanced node STA.
• Proficient in Tcl, Python and Perl scripting for flow customization.
• Experience leading technical teams and executive-level engagement.

Mansioni

• Lead technical engagements to drive adoption of Cadence signoff portfolio.
• Collaborate with R&D and Product Engineering to influence tool enhancements.
• Drive benchmarks, flow optimizations, and power/timing closure methodologies.
• Represent Cadence at industry forums and publish technical papers.

Conoscenze

IC design implementation

Signoff expertise

Team leadership

Scripting (Tcl, Python, Perl)

Communication skills

Cadence tools experience

Formazione

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Strumenti

Tempus

Certus

QRC

Descrizione del lavoro

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

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 signoff & 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.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in IC design implementation and signoff, with demonstrated success in managing large-scale technical programs.
• 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.
• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

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.

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