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Sr. Principal Physical Design AE

Cadence · SAN JOSE

Full-timeOn-sitePosted 9 June 2026
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Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.Key Responsibilities Be part of team of Application Engineers providing technical support to Cadence customers in the areas of Backend Digital Design Implementation including 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 Collaborate with team to 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 Provide guidance to the team to amend & augment the flow as needed using Tcl and/or other programming skills to meet objectives and improve results/flows Job Requirements Minimum 10+ years of industry Physical Design experience BS degree Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical, Engineering, or related field Prior experience with IC physical implementation flows and backend EDA tools Experience with advanced nodes 3nm and below Experience in scripting languages such as Tcl/Perl/Python is a must Strong customer-facing communication and problem-solving skills Strong personal drive for continuous learning and expanding professional skill sets Strong verbal, written, and customer communication skills The annual salary range for California is $143,500 to $266,500. 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.

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