Principal Serdes IP Solutions Architect

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. in San Jose, CA is hiring a Principal Applications Engineer to architect high-speed interface solutions using Cadence Serdes IP. This role combines technical growth with business acumen in a customer-facing context.

You will lead presales, present IP capabilities, and collaborate with sales, marketing, and R&D to win opportunities while traveling to customer sites as needed. The position emphasizes leadership, deep technical knowledge, and exceptional communication.

Qualifications

• BS in EE/CE or related field with 15+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Technical presales and configuration of High-Speed Interface IP, including PCIe, CXL and Ethernet PHY and Controllers
• Present Cadence IP portfolio and capabilities to prospective customers
• Serve as a product expert in digital controller and PHY IPs and protocols
• Work closely with IP Sales staff, marketing and R&D teams to win opportunities
• Demonstrating IP Performance at industry events and to prospective customers
• 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

Skills

PCIe

CXL

UCIe

Ethernet

USB

MIPI

224G

112G

Leadership

Pre-sales

Presentation skills

Communication

Education

BS in EE/CE

MS in EE/CE

Job description

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. in San Jose, CA is hiring a Principal Applications Engineer to architect high-speed interface solutions using Cadence Serdes IP. This role combines technical growth with business acumen in a customer-facing context.

You will lead presales, present IP capabilities, and collaborate with sales, marketing, and R&D to win opportunities while traveling to customer sites as needed. The position emphasizes leadership, deep technical knowledge, and exceptional communication.