Application Engineer, RTL2GDS Architect

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• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with R&D and Product Engineering to influence tool enhancements based on real-world customer requirements.

• Innovation & Enablement: Drive complex benchmarks, flow optimizations, and deployment of cutting-edge methodologies for Synthesis, P&R, STA, IR Drop, and power/timing closure.

• Thought Leadership: Represent Cadence at industry forums, author technical papers, and deliver keynote presentations to position Cadence as a market leader.

Qualifications

• 15+ 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.

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

The annual salary range for California is $157,500 to $292,500. 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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