Solutions Engineer - AE

Cadence Design Systems; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 302,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems seeks a Solutions Application Engineer to support customers developing next‑generation advanced packaging solutions, including 2.5D, 3D-IC, and chiplet‑based architectures. You will work with leading semiconductor companies, OSATs, foundries, and system companies to deploy and optimize Cadence Advanced Package design flows.

The role blends technical leadership, customer engagement, solution development, and collaboration with R&D to drive customer success and product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering; 10+ years in semiconductor packaging.
• Strong knowledge of advanced package design methodologies and 2.5D/3D-IC integration.
• Experience with package layout, routing, and signoff; customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and application support for Cadence 3D-IC design solutions.
• Assist customers with packaging architecture and methodology development.
• Develop and demonstrate packaging workflows for Organic substrates, silicon interposers, WLP, 2.5D/3D-IC, and chiplet-based architectures.
• Support customer evaluations, PoCs, benchmarks, and deployments.
• Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, workshops, and training sessions.
• Collaborate with sales to identify opportunities and provide pre-sales support.
• Work with R&D to communicate customer requirements and new technology needs.
• Support design-signoff methodologies (DRC/LVS, connectivity verification, electrical rule checking, thermal, SI, PI).

Skills

Advanced package design

2.5D/3D-IC integration

Chiplet-based architectures

High-speed signal design

Power delivery networks

Package layout & signoff

Customer-facing communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Cadence Integrity 3D-IC Platform

Cadence Sigrity

Clarity 3D Solver

Allegro X APD

Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.Solutions Architect Engineer (AE)Advanced Packaging, 3D-IC and SI/PILocationUnited States (Remote or Hybrid)Job SummaryCadence is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Solutions Application Engineer to support customers developing next-generation advanced packaging solutions, including 2.5D, 3D-IC, chiplet-based architectures, AI/HPC packages, and heterogeneous integration technologies.The successful candidate will work directly with leading semiconductor companies, OSATs, foundries, and system companies to deploy and optimize Cadence Advanced Package 3D-IC associated design flows. This role combines technical expertise, customer engagement, solution development, and collaboration with R&D to drive customer success and product adoption.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and application support for Cadence 3D-IC design solutions.
• Assist customers with advanced package architecture, design implementation, and methodology development.
• Develop and demonstrate complete packaging workflows for:
  • Organic substrates
  • Silicon interposers
  • Wafer Level Packaging
  • 2.5D and 3D-IC integration
  • Chiplet-based package architectures
• Support customer evaluations, proof-of-concepts, benchmarks, and production deployments.
• Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, workshops, and training sessions.
• Collaborate with sales teams to identify opportunities and provide technical pre-sales support.
• Work closely with R&D to communicate customer requirements, enhancement requests, and new technology needs.
• Support design-signoff methodologies including:
  • DRC/LVS
  • Connectivity verification
  • Electrical rule checking
  • Thermal analysis
  • Signal Integrity (SI)
  • Power Integrity (PI)
• Develop best practices, application notes, reference flows, and customer success methodologies.
• Assist in defining future product direction for advanced packaging, 3D-IC, and chiplet technologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred) in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or related discipline with 10+ years of experience in semiconductor packaging, IC packaging, PCB, substrate, or interposer design.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Advanced package design methodologies
  • 2.5D and 3D-IC integration
  • Chiplet-based architectures
  • Package manufacturing and assembly processes
  • High-speed signal design
  • Power delivery networks
• Experience performing package layout, routing, constraint management, and package signoff.
• Solid understanding of package stackups, bump planning, escape routing, and substrate technologies.
• Excellent customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across global teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Cadence Integrity 3D-IC Platform.
• Experience with Cadence Sigrity and Clarity 3D Solver.
• Hands‑on experience with Cadence Allegro X APD.
• Knowledge of UCIe, HBM, AI accelerator packaging, and heterogeneous integration.
• Experience supporting foundry and OSAT design flows.
• Understanding of semiconductor assembly, reliability, and manufacturing processes.

Travel Expectations: Approximately 2% to 5% travel , depending on customer demand and business needs.

The annual salary range for California is $162,400 to $301,600. 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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