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