TL;DR
Application Engineer Architect (EDA/AI): Leading technical engagements and influencing next-generation EDA and Agentic-AI solutions for semiconductor companies, with an accent on achieving best-in-class PPA and guiding adoption of digital implementation technologies. Focus on driving complex benchmarks, optimizing flows, and deploying cutting-edge methodologies for design closure at advanced nodes.
Location: Onsite in San Jose, California, USA
Salary: $157,500–$292,500 annually
Company
Cadence is a leading provider of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software and services for semiconductor and system design.
What you will do
- Lead technical engagements with customers and partners to achieve best-in-class PPA.
- Guide the adoption of Cadence’s digital implementation, signoff technologies, and AgenticAI features.
- Partner with R&D and Product Engineering to influence tool enhancements.
- Drive complex benchmarks, flow optimizations, and deployment of cutting-edge methodologies.
- Represent Cadence at industry forums, author technical papers, and deliver keynote presentations.
Requirements
- 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) for design closure.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
Nice to have
- Prior experience with Cadence tools (Genus, Innovus, Tempus, Voltus, Conformal, Cerebrus) and competitive solutions.
Culture & Benefits
- Work on challenging projects to make an impact on the world of technology.
- Paid vacation and paid holidays.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- A variety of medical, dental, and vision plan options.