Digital Physical Implementation Sr Principal Application Engineer

Cadence

Base: $143,500 to $266,500 (california); bonus/equ...
12+ years physical implementation experience
Advanced node design at 7nm and below
Tcl perl python scripting proficiency
The Senior Principal Application Engineer will serve as a trusted technical leader driving complex pre-sales and post-sales engagements for Cadence Digital IC products at advanced nodes

Job Summary

  • The Senior Principal Application Engineer will serve as a trusted technical leader driving complex pre-sales and post-sales engagements for Cadence Digital IC products at advanced nodes.
  • This role requires deep expertise in digital synthesis, place-and-route, static timing analysis, and achieving timing and power goals for designs at 3nm and below.
  • Candidates will develop custom solutions using scripting languages like TCL, PERL, and Python while mentoring junior engineers to foster technical excellence.

Matching Summary

The Senior Principal Application Engineer will serve as a trusted technical leader driving complex pre-sales and post-sales engagements for Cadence Digital IC products at advanced nodes.

Salary

Base: $143,500 to $266,500 (California); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for incentive compensation; Benefits: Paid vacation, 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years physical implementation experience
  • Advanced node design at 7nm and below
  • TCL PERL Python scripting proficiency
  • Timing closure and power optimization expertise
  • Agentic-AI in EDA applications

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring junior engineering teams
  • Strong pre-sales technical leadership
  • Influencing customer design methodologies
  • Building cross-team knowledge sharing

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering
  • 12+ years hands-on experience in physical implementation
  • Multiple successful tapeouts at 7nm and below

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