RTL2GDS IC Sr. Principal Design Engineer

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

• Job Description

• The ideal candidate will be energetic, innovative and enthused with how to help customers, solve their toughest Digital Implementation problems using Cadence technology. Will drive Pre-sales and Post-sales activities at advanced nodes for Cadence Digital IC products.

• Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Cadence customers in the areas of Digital Design Implementation & Signoff including Synthesis, Place and Route, Design Closure, and timing/power signoff

• Guide customers on how to best utilize Cadence technologies to achieve their design goals and meet project schedules

• Conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations

• Drive technical evaluations/benchmarks to success

• Work closely with R&D to enhance the tools and methodologies to meet and exceed customer's requirements

• Drive adoption and proliferation of Cadence tools and technologies

• Amend and augment the flow as needed using Tcl and/or other programming skills to meet objectives and improve results/flows

• Capture best practices and lessons learned from current evaluations/benchmarks and utilize to improve efficiency and success rate in next engagements

• Provide technical support, when developing business case for process improvement projects.

• Provide mentorship to junior engineers

Job Requirements

• Requires a BS or MS or PhD in EE with/or 10-12 years industry related experience in design and EDA (Digital Implementation/Signoff)
• Understands ASIC Design implementation process and steps
• Strong hands-on experience with Place & Route (Innovus, ICC2, Fusion Compiler)
• Exposure and experience with Synthesis (Genus, RTL Compiler, Design Compiler)
• Experience with EDA tools in the IC digital implementation & signoff flows (STA tools)
• Strong STA and SDC debugging abilities are required.
• Low power analysis, Clock design/analysis and hands-on 7/5nm technology node experience a plus.
• Automation skills using Perl, Tcl and shell scripting essential
• Strong analytical & analysis skills covering digital implementation is critical.
• Proven track record and experience working in a fast paced environment
• Excellent customer interaction & presentation skills

The annual salary range for California is $161,000 to $299,000. 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 salary range is a guideline and 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.

We're doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can't.