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Application Engineer Architect (STA SignOff)

Cadence Systems•Seattle, OR
•$154,000 - $286,000

About The Position

At Cadence, Application Engineer Architects help customers and partners adopt the Cadence signoff portfolio. The role works closely with design teams to meet customer success metrics and guide adoption of Cadence timing signoff and closure products and AgenticAI features across advanced nodes, including 5nm and below. The position collaborates with R&D and Product Engineering to influence tool enhancements based on customer requirements. It also drives complex benchmarks, flow optimization, and deployment of methodologies for timing signoff and closure, static timing analysis (STA), IR drop, and power/timing closure. The role represents Cadence at industry forums, authors technical papers, and delivers keynote presentations. The annual salary range for Washington is $154,000 to $286,000. The employee may also be eligible for incentive compensation, including bonus and equity, as well as benefits. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in IC design implementation and signoff, with demonstrated success managing large-scale technical programs.
  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Deep expertise in digital design fundamentals, advanced-node STA and ECOs (3nm and below), and EDA tool ecosystems.
  • Core timing signoff expertise, advanced-node STA, UPF and constraints debugging, and hierarchical and 3DIC design STA and closure solutions.
  • Proven track record of leading technical teams and driving customer success at executive levels.
  • Strong proficiency in Tcl, Python, or Perl scripting and flow customization for design closure.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior experience with Cadence tools (Tempus, Certus, QRC) and competitive solutions is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical engagements with customers and partners to drive adoption of the Cadence signoff portfolio.
  • Work with design teams to meet customer success metrics and guide adoption of Cadence timing signoff and closure and AgenticAI features across advanced nodes.
  • Partner with R&D and Product Engineering to influence tool enhancements based on real-world customer requirements.
  • Drive complex benchmarks, flow optimizations, and deployment of methodologies for timing signoff and closure, STA, IR drop, and power/timing closure.
  • Represent Cadence at industry forums, author technical papers, and deliver keynote presentations.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Medical plan options
  • Dental plan options
  • Vision plan options
  • Potential incentive compensation, including bonus and equity

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