Sr Principal Application Engineer – Allegro PCB Design Tools

Cadence Design Systems • Marion, IN

12d • Remote

About The Position

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. As a Sr. Principal Application Engineer, you will be responsible for pre-sales technical campaigns to help sell EDA tools used to design printed circuit boards. The successful candidate will work closely with sales in supporting technical campaigns by creating and conducting product presentations and demonstrations, and some customer training and deployment work. This is a customer‑facing presales role for a technical professional who enjoys building long‑term relationships, influencing technical decisions, and helping customers succeed with complex PCB design challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of experience in PCB design, layout, or relevant adjacencies
• Solid understanding of schematic capture and PCB design workflows
• Excellent English-language written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to present and clearly articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of, or direct experience in the EDA industry
• Strong background in one or more of: PCB layout or manufacturing
• Strong background in Signal Integrity, Power Integrity, and high-speed design
• Strong background in Electromagnetics or RF, as related to PCB design
• Hands-on experience with Cadence Allegro platform tools (Allegro PCB Editor, System Capture, Design Entry HDL)
• Strong professional network within local engineering communities

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to key customers, building strong, long‑term relationships
• Lead enterprise presales engagements, including technical discovery, solution positioning, technical presentations and product demonstrations, and customer enablement through evaluation and adoption
• Provide high-touch support, education, and technical consultation
• Partner closely with Sales to influence design wins, expansions, and technology adoption
• Collaborate with R&D and Product teams to champion customer needs and influence the product roadmap
• Stay current on Emerging PCB design and manufacturing technologies
• Stay current on Cadence product advancements
• Stay current on Competitive solutions, and what differentiates Cadence
• Share knowledge with other application engineers and contribute to team-wide technical expertise

Benefits

• Exposure to advanced hardware technologies, including high-speed, high-density, and emerging manufacturing techniques, often before broad market adoption
• Deep hands-on experience with Cadence's Allegro X platform, including early exposure to innovations
• Ongoing professional growth through: Direct collaboration with R&D and Product teams
• Ongoing professional growth through: Learning from experienced counterparts across North America and the globe
• Ongoing professional growth through: Formal training and learning opportunities
• Ongoing professional growth through: Growth in technical depth, customer influence, and business impact

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree