Architect, Design Implementation and Signoff

About This Role

• 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 12-15 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 $178,500 to $331,500.
• 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.