Principal Application Engineer, Customer Engagement

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Job Duties: Utilizing engineering background, provide pre-sales and/or post-sales technical customer support including implementation, training, and maintenance support for Electronic Design Automation (EDA) and semiconductor intellectual property (IP). Provide technical support to Cadence customers in the areas of Backend Digital Design Implementation and Signoff including Place and Route, Design Closure, and timing and power signoff. Guide customers on how to best utilize Cadence technologies to achieve their design goals and meet project schedules. Conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations. Drive technical evaluations and benchmarks to success. Work closely with R&D to enhance the tools and methodologies to meet and exceed customers’ requirements. Drive adoption and proliferation of Cadence tools and technologies. Amend and augment the flow as needed. Capture best practices and lessons learned from current evaluations and benchmarks and utilize to improve efficiency and success rate in next engagements. Some telecommuting permitted. Must be available to work on projects at various, unanticipated sites throughout the United States. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field Eight (8) years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a related engineering occupation. Utilize Tcl and perl programing skills to automate the design flows, generate reports for analysis, and improve design performance Logic synthesis, floorplanning, digital place and route using implementation tools Use signoff tools for Static Timing Analysis and parasitic extraction Use power signoff tools for power integrity and signal integrity analyses Engineering Change Order (ECO) fixing of physical Design Rule Checking (DRC) physical verification signoff tools Analysis of tool log files and reports to draw conclusions and determine next steps for block design Must be available to work on projects at various, unanticipated sites throughout the United States. The annual salary range for California is $198,702 to $228,800. 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 base salary range is a guideline, and individual total 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. Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence. Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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.