Application Engineer, Customer Engagement

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

Job Duties:

• Utilizing engineering background, provide pre-sales and/or post-sales technical customer support including implementation, training, and maintenance support for Electronic Design Automation (EDA) and semiconductor intellectual property (IP).
• Provide in-depth technical assistance in collaboration with Research and Development (R&D) to help support advanced verification flows to secure design wins.
• Establish technical credibility and rapport with the customer and become the go-to expert for all of their technical inquiries and support.
• Champion the customer needs and work closely with R&D and marketing to develop competitive and creative technical solutions.
• Understand the competitive landscape and continuously work on differentiating Cadence’s solutions.
• Write technical product literature such as application notes and technical articles.
• Review new product proposals and device specifications.
• Take on technical leadership roles in small team.
• Some telecommuting permitted.
• Must be available to work on projects at various, unanticipated sites throughout the United States.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in the job offered or in a related engineering occupation.
• RTL design and verification using Hardware Description Languages such as SystemVerilog or Verilog
• Synthesizable HDL coding and design methodology
• Scripting and Automation using Python, Perl, or TCL
• Computer architecture and System-on-Chip (SoC) design principles
• Hardware verification methodologies and Testcase creation
• High-Speed interface protocols, including PCIe, AXI, CHI, or DDR
• Technical customer engagement and support in EDA/Semiconductor Industry
• Performance analysis and optimization of emulated designs
• Must be available to work on projects at various, unanticipated sites throughout the United States.

The annual salary range for California is $124,485 to $191,100. 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 base salary range is a guideline, and individual total 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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