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Sr Application Engineer

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Sr Application Engineer

Cadence

SAN JOSE

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On-site

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Full-time

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1w ago

Compensation

$84,000 - $156,000

Benefits & Perks

401(k)

Equity

Healthcare

401k

Equity

Healthcare

Required Skills

Digital Synthesis

Place and Route

Static Timing Analysis

Scripting

Leadership

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

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead technical strategy and execution for critical customer design projects, influencing design methodologies and implementation flows at advanced nodes (3nm and below)
  • Partner with sales teams to grow Cadence business by showcasing Cadence’s leadership in digital implementation.
  • Serve as a primary consultant for advanced-node design synthesis & implementation, Agentic-AI and signoff, leveraging deep expertise in synthesis, place & route, CTS, floor planning, timing signoff, design convergence with timing closure, and power optimization as key aspects.
  • Develop and deploy custom solutions using scripting languages (TCL, PERL, Python) to address unique customer requirements.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing across teams.
    • Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering.
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience in physical implementation and signoff at 7nm and below, with multiple successful tapeouts.
  • Demonstrated expertise in digital synthesis, place-and-route, static timing analysis, AI in EDA, and achieving timing and power goals for advanced node designs.
  • Strong debugging skills with the ability to isolate and resolve critical design issues efficiently.
  • Proficiency in scripting for automation and flow customization.
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a track record of building strong customer relationships.

The annual salary range for California is $84,000 to $156,000. 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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About Cadence

Cadence

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Cadence Design Systems provides electronic design automation (EDA) software, hardware, and IP for designing and verifying electronic systems and semiconductors.

5,001-10,000

Employees

San Jose

Headquarters

Reviews

3.3

7 reviews

Work Life Balance

2.0

Compensation

2.5

Culture

1.8

Career

2.0

Management

1.5

15%

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Pros

Built strong client relationships

Useful for repetitive tasks

Employment opportunities

Cons

Poor management and micromanagement

Lack of career growth opportunities

Technical architecture and code quality issues

Salary Ranges

65 data points

Junior/L3

Junior/L3 · Data Analyst

1 reports

$91,103

total / year

Base

$85,276

Stock

-

Bonus

$5,827

$59,612

$139,984

Interview Experience

1 interviews

Difficulty

3.0

/ 5

Duration

14-28 weeks

Interview Process

1

Application Review

2

Recruiter Screen

3

Technical Phone Screen

4

Onsite/Virtual Interviews

5

Final Decision

Common Questions

Technical Knowledge

Behavioral/STAR

Past Experience

Problem Solving