Sr Principal Application Engineer

CADENCE US; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. seeks a senior Architect to lead technical engagements in North America, driving design convergence and guiding cross-functional teams toward advanced EDA and Agentic-AI solutions.

The role emphasizes deep IC design expertise, hands-on node implementation (3nm and below), and executive-level collaboration. You will influence tool enhancements, mentor teams, and represent Cadence at industry forums while delivering cutting-edge methodologies for Synthesis, P&R, STA,

Qualifications

• 15+ years in IC design implementation and signoff
• BS/MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field
• Deep expertise in digital design, 3nm+ node
• Proven track record leading technical teams
• Strong scripting and flow customization
• Excellent communication and leadership
• Experience with Cadence tools (Genus, Innovus, Tempus, Voltus, Conformal, Cerebrus)

Responsibilities

• Lead technical engagements with customers and partners to achieve best-in-class performance, leveraging Cadence tools
• Collaborate with R&D and Product Engineering to influence tool enhancements
• Drive benchmarks, flow optimizations, and deployment of advanced methodologies for synthesis, place&route, STA, IR drop and power/timing closure
• Represent Cadence at industry forums and deliver technical presentations

Skills

IC design

Executive leadership

Scripting Tcl/Python/Perl

Education

BS/MS EE/CE

Tools

Genus

Innovus

Tempus

Voltus

Conformal

Cerebrus

Job description

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

Job Description Overview

The Architect will serve as a technical leader within Cadence’s North America Field Applications Team, driving strategic customer engagements and influencing next-generation EDA & Agentic-AI solutions. This role demands exceptional technical depth, hands-on experience of design convergence, and the ability to align cross-functional teams toward delivering advanced design solutions for leading semiconductor companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Expertise: Lead technical engagements with customers and partners to achieve best-in-class PPA, working closely with design teams to meet customer success metrics, guiding adoption of Cadence’s digital implementation, signoff technologies and AgenticAI features across advanced nodes (3nm and below).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with R&D and Product Engineering to influence tool enhancements based on real-world customer requirements.
• Innovation & Enablement: Drive complex benchmarks, flow optimizations, and deployment of cutting-edge methodologies for Synthesis, P&R, STA, IR Drop, and power/timing closure.
• Thought Leadership: Represent Cadence at industry forums, author technical papers, and deliver keynote presentations to position Cadence as a market leader.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in IC design implementation and signoff, with demonstrated success in managing large-scale technical programs.
• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Deep expertise in digital design fundamentals, advanced node implementation (3nm and below), and EDA tool ecosystems.
• Proven track record of leading technical teams and driving customer success at executive levels.
• Strong proficiency in scripting (Tcl, Python, Perl) and flow customization for design closure.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Prior experience with Cadence tools (Genus, Innovus, Tempus, Voltus, Conformal, Cerebrus) and competitive solutions highly desirable.

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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.

Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.