Sr Principal Application Engineer

Cadence Design Systems; California (MO); On-site; USD 143,000 - 267,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Application Engineer to lead efforts in deploying advanced technologies in digital implementation. This role involves collaboration with customers and product development to ensure design success, offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Paid vacation

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Responsibilities

• Work with customers to deploy Cadence technologies and achieve design closure.
• Collaborate with R&D to influence product development.
• Focus on digital implementation and signoff products.

Job description

Sr Principal Application Engineer

Sr Principal Application Engineer

Location: SAN JOSE

Type: Full time

Posted: 10 Days Ago

Requisition ID: R50397

Overview

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

Role: Sr Principal Application Engineering (AE) - a blend of pre-sales, post-sales, and design convergence in the netlist-GDS product space focusing on digital implementation and signoff.

Responsibilities: Work side-by-side with leading-edge customers to deploy Cadence’s technologies in Synthesis, P&R, and Signoff to meet/exceed PPA targets, achieve faster design closure, and turn design concepts into reality. Collaborate with Cadence R&D to drive customer requirements and influence product development. Focus on RTL-to-GDS digital implementation platform and signoff products (Genus, Joules, Innovus, Tempus, Quantus, Liberate) and AI products (Cerebrus AI Studio, Cerebrus, CoPilot).

Compensation: The annual salary range for California is $143,500 to $266,500, with potential incentive compensation including bonus, equity, and benefits. Salary varies based on qualifications, skills, and location. Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, 401(k), stock purchase plan, medical/dental/vision insurance, and more.

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About Cadence

Cadence plays a critical role in creating essential technologies for modern life. As a global electronic design automation company, we provide software, hardware, and IP to design advanced semiconductor chips. Recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, we are committed to solving tough technical challenges and fostering an empowering culture.

Cadence is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other protected classes.