Application Engineer, RTL2GDS Architect

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Overview

The Architect will serve as a technical leader within Cadences North America Field Applications Team driving strategic customer engagements and influencing next-generation EDA & Agentic-AI solutions. This role demands exceptional technical depth hands-on experience of design convergence and the ability to align cross-functional teams toward delivering advanced design solutions for leading semiconductor companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Expertise: Lead technical engagements with customers and partners to achieve best-in-class PPA working closely with design teams to meet customer success metrics guiding adoption of Cadences digital implementation signoff technologies and AgenticAI features across advanced nodes (3nm and below).
• 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 $157500 to $292500. 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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