Principal Apps Engineer, Serdes IP - PCIe/CXL & Ethernet

Cadence Design Systems; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems in San Jose, CA seeks a Principal Applications Engineer for Serdes Design IP to architect high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, CXL, Ethernet and USB for customers and Cadence IP products. You will lead presales, deliver technical guidance, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing and R&D to win opportunities.

Responsibilities include presenting IP capabilities, writing application notes, and providing quick-turn support; travel to customer sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Solid experience with high-speed interface protocols (PCIe, CXL, Ethernet, USB)
• Strong pre-sales and presentation skills; ability to educate customers
• Leadership and initiative to manage pre-sales accounts

Responsibilities

• Technical presales and configuration of High-Speed Interface IP (PCIe, CXL, Ethernet PHY/Controllers)
• Present Cadence IP portfolio and capabilities to customers
• Serve as product expert in digital controller and PHY IPs and protocols
• Collaborate with IP Sales, marketing and R&D to win opportunities
• Travel to customer sites may be required occasionally

Skills

PCIe, CXL, Ethernet, USB knowledge

Pre-sales leadership

Customer-facing collaboration

Education

BS in EE/CE or related field

15+ years experience / MS with 10+ years

Tools

High-speed PHY/Controller knowledge

AXI and PIPE interfaces

Job description

Cadence Design Systems in San Jose, CA seeks a Principal Applications Engineer for Serdes Design IP to architect high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, CXL, Ethernet and USB for customers and Cadence IP products. You will lead presales, deliver technical guidance, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing and R&D to win opportunities.

Responsibilities include presenting IP capabilities, writing application notes, and providing quick-turn support; travel to customer sites may be required.