RTL2GDS Lead AE

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. in San Jose, CA, is seeking an expert Digital Implementation and Signoff Field Applications Engineer to work with leading-edge customers, enabling deployment of Cadence tools to meet PPA targets and design closure.

You will collaborate with Cadence R&D to capture customer requirements, demonstrate Cadence technologies, and drive adoption of Place and Route, timing and power signoff across advanced nodes. Strong scripting skills required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of industry Physical Design experience.
• Strong knowledge in Digital Design Fundamentals, Semiconductor fundamentals, and Static Timing Analysis.
• Experience with IC digital implementation flows and backend EDA tools including Place and Route, IR Drop, backend design timing and power closure.
• Experience with advanced nodes 10nm and below.
• Experience in scripting languages such as Tcl/Perl/Python is a must.
• Strong customer-facing communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong personal drive for continuous learning and expanding professional skill sets.
• Strong verbal, written, and customer communication skills.
• BS degree Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Be part of team of Application Engineers providing technical support to Cadence customers in Backend Digital Design Implementation and Signoff including Place and Route, Design Closure, and timing/power signoff.
• Guide customers on how to best utilize Cadence technologies to achieve their design goals and meet project schedules.
• Collaborate with team to conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations.
• Drive technical evaluations/benchmarks to success.
• Work closely with R&D to enhance the tools and methodologies to meet and exceed customer’s requirements.
• Drive adoption and proliferation of Cadence tools and technologies.
• Provide guidance to the team to amend & augment the flow as needed using Tcl and/or other programming skills to meet objectives and improve results/flows.
• Capture best practices and lessons learned from current evaluations/benchmarks and utilize to improve efficiency and success rate in next engagements.

Skills

Physical Design Fundamentals

Static Timing Analysis

Digital Design

IC digital implementation

Place and Route

Power closure

Tcl scripting

Python scripting

Customer facing communication

Communication skills

Education

BS in Computer Science/Engineering/Electrical

MS degree (preferred)

Tools

Genus

Innovus

Conformal

Tempus

Modus

Voltus

ICC

ICC2

DC

Primetime

Job description

SAN JOSE

Full time

R56905

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

Job Description

As an expert Digital Implementation and Signoff Field Applications Engineering (AE) , you will work side-by-side with our leading edge customers. With your expertise, you'll help them deploy Cadence’s market-leading technologies in Synthesis, P&R, and Signoff to meet/exceed their PPA targets, achieve faster design closure, and turn their design concepts into reality. The greater your powers, the more business opportunities you'll help bring to the table. You will also work directly with the Cadence R&D group to drive the customer requirements and influence the direction of Cadence next-generation products and technologies.

At Cadence, customers are at the heart of everything we do. Talented leaders like you are what enable us to materialize this passion into results. By working directly with Cadence R&D and driving customer engagements, you will enhance your in-depth knowledge in nanometer design, unlock unique expertise in digital design implementation, and level up your communication, customer, and sales skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Be part of team of Application Engineers providing technical support to Cadence customers in the areas of Backend Digital Design Implementation and Signoff including Place and Route, Design Closure, and timing/power signoff
• Guide customers on how to best utilize Cadence technologies to achieve their design goals and meet project schedules
• Collaborate with team to conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations
• Drive technical evaluations/benchmarks to success
• Work closely with R&D to enhance the tools and methodologies to meet and exceed customer’s requirements
• Drive adoption and proliferation of Cadence tools and technologies
• Provide guidance to the team to amend & augment the flow as needed using Tcl and/or other programming skills to meet objectives and improve results/flows
• Capture best practices and lessons learned from current evaluations/benchmarks and utilize to improve efficiency and success rate in next engagements

Job Requirements

Minimum

• 5 years of industry Physical Design experience
• Strong knowledge in Digital Design Fundamentals, Semiconductor fundamentals, and Static Timing Analysis is required
• Prior experience with IC digital implementation flows and backend EDA tools including Place and Route, IR Drop, backend design timing and power closure
• Experience with advanced nodes 10nm and below
• Experience in scripting languages such as Tcl/Perl/Python is a must
• Strong customer-facing communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong personal drive for continuous learning and expanding professional skill sets
• Strong verbal, written, and customer communication skills
• BS degree Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical, Engineering, or related field

Preferred

• MS degree Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical, Engineering, or related field
• Prior experience with IC digital implementation flows and font-end EDA tools including Synthesis, DFT, and Logical Equivalence Checking
• Prior experience with Cadence tools such as Genus, Innovus, Conformal, Tempus, Modus, Voltus or ICC, ICC2, DC or Primetime is highly desired
• Experience with advanced nodes 5nm and below

The annual salary range for California is $106,400 to $197,600. 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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