Quantronics Solutions Architect

Position Overview Cadence is hiring a remote leader to provide strategic guidance at the intersection of quantum, photonics, and electronic design automation. The role focuses on engaging customers to understand technical and business challenges, defining high‑impact solutions with Cadence technologies, and shaping project scope, deliverables, and investment requirements. The incumbent partners closely with services leadership and R&D to identify tool requirements, influence future development priorities, and drive execution across internal and customer‑facing teams. Responsibilities Engage directly with customers to identify and address complex technical and business challenges. Define high‑impact solution strategies using Cadence technologies. Shape project scope, deliverables, and investment requirements. Collaborate with services leadership and R&D to prioritize tool development, identify requirements, and influence future roadmap. Drive execution across extended internal and customer‑facing teams. Advance Cadence’s quantronics capabilities by developing deep expertise in adapting platforms to emerging technologies and collaborating with R&D to accelerate tool, methodology, and solution innovation. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with 16–25 years of design/EDA experience or Master’s degree with at least 15 years of experience. Master’s degree is preferred. Knowledge of quantum, superconducting, and photonics technologies. Strong knowledge of analog and RF EDA flows. Good programming knowledge in Unix, shell scripting, and Perl (desired). Strong customer‑facing communication and problem‑solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Familiarity with the following EDA tools is preferred: Simulators: Spectre, AMS, Xcelium Implementation: Virtuoso, Innovus, and APD (preferred but not required) Analysis: Celsius, Clarity, Sigrity Compensation & Benefits Annual salary range for California: $157,500 to $292,500. Eligible for incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Paid vacation and paid holidays. 401(k) plan with employer match. Employee stock purchase plan. Medical, dental, and vision plan options. Additional benefits available. Equal Employment Opportunity Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity throughout all levels of the organization. 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. Location Remote role; applicant must be currently located in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cadence Design Systems