Sr Principal Application Engineer

Cadence; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence in Austin, TX seeks a seasoned Architect to lead technical engagements across North America, driving adoption of next-generation EDA and Agentic-AI solutions. You will align cross-functional teams to deliver advanced design solutions for leading semiconductor customers.

The role requires deep digital design knowledge, 3nm+ node experience, and a proven track record of leading teams and influencing executive stakeholders. Expect extensive collaboration with R&D and product engineering.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in IC design implementation and signoff.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical engagements with customers and partners to achieve best-in-class PPA, working with design teams to meet customer success metrics.
• Partner with R&D and Product Engineering to influence tool enhancements based on real-world customer requirements.
• Drive complex 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 technical papers, and deliver keynote presentations to position Cadence as a market leader.

Skills

IC design implementation

Signoff leadership

Digital design fundamentals

3nm and below node

Tcl scripting

Python scripting

Perl scripting

Cadence tool suite

Leadership

Communication

Education

BS or MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

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.

Overview

Job Description

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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