TL;DR

Sr Application Engineer Architect (AI): Driving strategic customer engagements and influencing next-generation EDA & Agentic-AI solutions with an accent on technical depth, proven leadership, and cross-functional alignment. Focus on delivering advanced design solutions for leading semiconductor companies, complex benchmarks, and the deployment of cutting-edge methodologies.

Location: San Jose

Salary: $187,600 to $348,400

Company

Cadence hires and develops leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

What you will do

  • Define and execute technical engagement strategies for top semiconductor design teams.
  • Act as a trusted advisor for executive-level stakeholders, guiding adoption of Cadence’s digital implementation, signoff technologies and AgenticAI features across advanced nodes.
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing team of Application Engineers, fostering technical excellence and career growth.
  • Partner with R&D and Product Engineering to influence tool enhancements based on real-world customer requirements.
  • Drive complex benchmarks, flow optimizations, and deployment of cutting-edge methodologies for Synthesis, P&R, STA, IR Drop, and power/timing closure.
  • Establish best practices for engagement models, resource planning, and technical escalations to ensure timely and successful project execution.

Requirements

  • 20+ years of experience in IC design implementation and signoff, with demonstrated success in managing large-scale technical programs.
  • 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) and flow customization for design closure.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.

Nice to have

  • Prior experience with Cadence tools (Genus, Innovus, Tempus, Voltus, Conformal, Cerebrus) and competitive solutions highly desirable.

Culture & Benefits

  • Paid vacation and paid holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Variety of medical, dental and vision plan options.