Senior Emulation Design Verification AE

Overview At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. We offer opportunities to grow, no matter where you are in your career. The ideal candidate will be energetic, innovative and enthusiastic about helping customers solve their toughest verification problems using Cadence technology. Join our application engineering team for verification to work with the best AEs, PEs and R&D in EDA at a Fortune magazine-listed company and Great Place to Work as one of the World's Best Workplaces year after year! As an integral member of the North America Verification Field Applications Engineering (AE) Team, you will work directly with industry leading semiconductor and system companies to deploy Cadence’s emulation and FPGA prototyping platforms, Palladium and Protium. In this customer-facing role you will provide front-line technical support in the pre- and post-sales process and work with team members to develop innovative solutions to address our customers’ most challenging problems in emulation and prototyping. You will own customer success! As part of the team, you will develop customer-specific emulation and prototyping requirements, including advanced acceleration component development, methodology support, and operation and maintenance of Cadence’s emulation and prototyping tools and services. You will support technical evaluations and benchmark development for Cadence’s Palladium and Protium platforms. You will create and conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations for customers. At Cadence, customers are at the heart of everything we do. Talented engineers like you enable us to materialize this passion into results. By working directly with Cadence R&D and driving customer engagements, you will enhance your in-depth knowledge in verification tools, unlock unique expertise in verification methodologies, and develop your communication, customer, and sales skills. No matter where you are in your career, whether your next step is to stay on the technical track, move up in management, or explore sales/marketing opportunities, the skills you gain as an Application Engineer here will advance your career. Key Responsibilities Establish technical credibility and rapport with the customer Work closely with an experienced team to become the go-to expert for technical inquiries and support for emulation and prototyping Provide in-depth technical assistance in collaboration with R&D to help support advanced acceleration/emulation/prototyping flows to secure design wins Champion the customer needs and work with R&D and marketing to develop competitive and creative technical solutions Learn the competitive landscape and differentiate Cadence’s solutions Write technical product literature such as application notes and technical articles Requirements Minimum: FPGA prototyping knowledge including compilation, debug and performance optimization on FPGA prototyping platforms Experience with hardware accelerators and emulators Education or experience in Verilog/SystemVerilog Knowledge of design fundamentals such as architecture, micro-architecture, HDLs and Synthesis and timing Lab or internship experience leveraging hands-on experience with lab bring up, debug, chipscope and instrument usage Preferred MS or BS degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field Strong understanding of Object Oriented Programming and experience in C++, Java, Python or SystemVerilog Knowledge of Linux/Unix platforms and scripting languages such as Perl, Tcl, Python Strong verbal and written communication skills Self-motivated and strong teamwork skills Strong problem solving skills The annual salary range for California is $84,000 to $156,000. 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. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cadence