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. Willdrive 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 technicalevaluations/benchmarksto 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 currentevaluations/benchmarksand 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 coveringdigital implementation iscritical.
  • 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.

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