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Senior Principal Physical Design Application Engineer

Cadence Design Systems

On-site
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Senior
Principal
10+ yrs
$144k–$267kPosted 1mo ago

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Job description

Cadence Design Systems is hiring a Senior Principal Physical Design Application Engineer — a full-time, based in San Jose, CA role ($144k–$267k). Apply directly on Cadence Design Systems's careers page below.

Sr. Principal Physical Design AE

Location: SAN JOSE

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Be part of team of Application Engineers providing technical support to Cadence customers in the areas of Backend Digital Design Implementation including Place and Route, Design Closure, and timing/power signoff

  • Guide customers on how to best utilize Cadence technologies to achieve their design goals and meet project schedules

  • Collaborate with team to conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations

  • Drive technical evaluations/benchmarks to success

  • Work closely with R&D to enhance the tools and methodologies to meet and exceed customer’s requirements

  • Drive adoption and proliferation of Cadence tools and technologies 

  • Provide guidance to the team to amend & augment the flow as needed using Tcl and/or other programming skills to meet objectives and improve results/flows

Job Requirements

Minimum

  • 10+ years of industry Physical Design experience

  • BS degree Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical, Engineering, or related field

  • Prior experience with IC physical implementation flows and backend EDA tools

  • Experience with advanced nodes 3nm and below

  • Experience in scripting languages such as Tcl/Perl/Python is a must

  • Strong customer-facing communication and problem-solving skills

  • Strong personal drive for continuous learning and expanding professional skill sets

  • Strong verbal, written, and customer communication skills

The annual salary range for California is $143,500 to $266,500. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for Senior Principal Physical Design Application Engineer at Cadence Design Systems?

The estimated salary range for Senior Principal Physical Design Application Engineer at Cadence Design Systems is $144,000 - $267,000 USD per year.

What skills are required for Senior Principal Physical Design Application Engineer at Cadence Design Systems?

The required skills for Senior Principal Physical Design Application Engineer at Cadence Design Systems include: Perl, Python.

What is the seniority level for Senior Principal Physical Design Application Engineer at Cadence Design Systems?

Senior Principal Physical Design Application Engineer at Cadence Design Systems is a Senior / Principal level position.

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