Sr Principal Application Engineer

Cadence; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence is seeking a senior Architect to lead Field Applications in North America, driving customer engagements and shaping next‑generation EDA and Agentic‑AI solutions for leading semiconductor companies. The role requires deep design convergence expertise, cross‑functional leadership, and hands-on experience with digital implementation, signoff technologies, and scripting to tailor flows.

This role demands exceptional communication, hands-on leadership, and a track record of delivering PPA

Qualifications

• 15+ years of IC design implementation and signoff experience.
• BS or 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 large programs.
• Strong scripting skills in Tcl, Python, and Perl; able to customize flows.
• Excellent communication and leadership with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience with Cadence tools and competitive solutions is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical engagements with customers and partners to achieve best-in-class PPA.
• Collaborate with R&D and Product Engineering to influence tool enhancements.
• Drive benchmarks, flow optimizations, and deployment of cutting-edge methodologies for synthesis, P&R, STA, IR drop, and power/timing closure.
• Represent Cadence at industry forums; author papers and deliver keynote presentations.

Skills

Technical leadership

Customer engagement

Scripting

Digital design fundamentals

Flow customization

Communication & negotiation

Strategic thinking

Education

BS/MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence Genus

Cadence Innovus

Cadence Tempus

Voltus

Conformal

Cerebrus

Job description

Job Description

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

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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