High Speed Interface Protocols, Sr Application Engineer

Cadence Design Systems; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental and vision options

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems in California is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to provide pre-sales support for High-Speed Interface IP (PCIe, CXL, Ethernet) and to demonstrate performance through demos.

You will collaborate with IP Sales, Marketing and R&D to win opportunities and grow into senior roles, with a hybrid work policy and opportunities across data centers, mobile devices, automobiles and consumer products.

Qualifications

• BS in EE/CE or MS in EE/CE or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant experience
• Leadership and initiative to manage pre-sales accounts
• Excellent presentation and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Technical pre-sales of High-Speed Interface IP (PCIe, CXL and Ethernet)
• Present Cadence IP portfolio to prospective customers
• Collaborate with IP Sales, Marketing and R&D to win opportunities
• Provide quick-turn technical support to customers and field teams
• Write application notes/publications
• Travel to customer sites occasionally

Skills

High-speed interfaces

Pre-sales leadership

Presentation skills

Communication skills

PHY design

Lab demos

Protocols: PCIe/CXL/Ethernet/USB

Education

BS in EE/CE or equivalent

Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. The Cadence IP team develops industry leading IPs that enable customers in a variety of markets - from the endpoint to the edge to the cloud. At Cadence we're helping set the standard on IP products that get integrated in SoCs that power the world’s Data Centers, Automobiles, Cloud and Wireless Systems. We offer amazing opportunities to grow, no matter where you are in your career. We are growing our Serdes Applications team and we are looking for smart, energetic, collaborative and creative people to help us lead the industry with our IP products. At Cadence, we believe in embracing diverse ideas and striving for excellence in all that we do. Do you want to make a difference and be challenged? Join the High-Performance Culture at Cadence.

As a Senior Applications Engineer, you will use your knowledge of different high-speed interface standards such as PCIe, CXL, Ethernet and USB to provide technical pre-sales support to win design IP business. Showcase the performance of the IP through demos at industry events. This role offers the benefit of both technical growth and business skill development. You will be part of the Technical Field Organization helping educate customers and providing solutions to them using our Serdes IP portfolio. As you grow into more senior roles, you will use your knowledge of different high-speed interface standards to architect solutions for customers using Cadence IPs. Our serial interface PHY and controller IPs are used in data centers, mobile devices, automobiles and consumer devices. Cadence offers great benefits and has a friendly hybrid work policy.

Responsibilities

• Technical pre-sales of High-Speed Interface IP, including PCIe, CXL and Ethernet PHY and Controllers
• Present Cadence’s IP portfolio and capabilities to prospective customers
• Work closely with IP Sales staff, marketing and R&D teams to win opportunities
• Provide quick-turn product specific technical support to customers, field teams, architects and designers
• Write application notes and articles for internal and/or external publication
• Travel to customer sites may be required occasionally

Qualifications

• BS in EE, CE or related equivalent with 2+ years of relevant work experience or MS in EE, CE or equivalent
• Individual leadership and initiative to manage pre-sales accounts
• Excellent presentation skills and verbal/written communication skills is a must

Nice to have

• Experience on high-speed interface controller and/or PHY design/verification
• Working knowledge of high-speed interface PHY
• Knowledge of one or more high speed interface protocols - PCIe, CXL, UCIe, Ethernet, USB, MIPI, 112G, 56G
• Lab validation or demo setup experience

Salary & compensation

The annual salary range for California is $84,000 to $156,000. 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.

Benefits

• 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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Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence.

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