Cadence Design Systems

Business Systems Analyst

Cadence Design Systems$82K — $153K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst for large-scale applications.
  • 1+ years hands-on proficiency with Salesforce, especially Sales Cloud and Service Cloud.
  • Deep knowledge of Sales & Support processes, including Quote-to-Cash and case management.
  • Effective in building consensus among diverse stakeholders across organizational levels.
  • Strong familiarity with Salesforce data governance and security protocols.
  • Experience in Agile methodologies, including sprint planning and feedback loops.
  • Proficient with AI-assisted development tools like Vibe Coding and rapid prototyping techniques.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields such as Computer Science or Management Information Systems.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills tailored for technical audiences.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and able to drive clarity in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to map out end-to-end workflows and success metrics.
  • Design scalable Salesforce solutions prioritizing performance and native functionalities.
  • Analyze impacts of system integrations and document data dependencies.
  • Translate business requirements into functional specifications and process flows.
  • Support M&A integrations through system impact analyses and data migrations.
  • Utilize AI tools for rapid prototyping and user validation of concepts.
  • Design workflows with AI agents for automating business processes with robust governance.
  • Guide development and QA teams by clarifying workflow intents and automation needs.
  • Oversee UAT processes, ensuring thorough testing and coordination with stakeholders.
  • Work with various teams to align solutions with security and enterprise standards.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation and holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Full Job Description
Cadence IT is looking for a Business Systems Analyst in San Jose, CA with some Salesforce expertise and hands-on experience using Vibe-coding and Agentic AI to accelerate and scale delivery. You will support workflow analysis across Quote-to-Cash & Customer Support areas, help identify automation opportunities, and assist with optimizing workflows across Salesforce and other enterprise systems in a fast paced, global environment. What You'll Do - Partner with stakeholders across Sales, Finance, Legal, Operations, Customer Support to define future-state, end-to-end workflows and success metrics (cycle time, handoffs eliminated, adoption, compliance). - Design and deliver Salesforce solutions optimized for scalability, performance, and native platform functionality. - Assess upstream/downstream impacts across integrated systems, document system interactions, data dependencies, and exception paths. - Translate business needs into clear functional specifications, process flows, user stories, and acceptance criteria-including agent-ready rules and guardrails. - Support M&A application integration including system impact analysis, data migration, and post-acquisition alignment with our existing systems. - Leverage AI-assisted delivery techniques (including 'vibe coding'/rapid prototyping) to validate concepts quickly with users and accelerate iteration. - Design and leverage AI agents and workflow orchestration capabilities to automate complex end-to-end business processes with built-in governance, exception handling, security/access controls, and operational oversight. - Provide functional leadership and clarity to development and QA teams by translating end-to-end workflow intent, system interactions, and automation requirements into clear, actionable guidance throughout design, build, and testing. - Drive UAT readiness, including test planning, end-to-end validation, and stakeholder coordination to ensure solutions meet business expectations. - Collaborate with Development, QA, InfoSec, and Enterprise Architecture to ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned to enterprise standards. What You Bring Required Skills - 1-3 years of Business Systems Analyst experience supporting large-scale enterprise applications. - 1+ years of Salesforce/application experience including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Conga CPQ and Marketing apps like Marketo or HubSpot. - Strong understanding of Sales & Support processes including Quote-to-Cash, order management, billing/revenue, case management, and entitlements. - Ability to build consensus among cross functional stakeholders at multiple organizational levels on approach and outcomes, enabling delivery of robust, scalable technology solutions. - Strong understanding of Salesforce data model and security, including profiles, permission sets, role hierarchy, sharing rules, and data governance best practices. - Experience working in Agile / iterative delivery environments, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, incremental releases, and rapid feedback loops. - Hands-on experience using rapid prototyping or AI-assisted development techniques (e.g., Vibe Coding, low code/no code, or similar approaches) to accelerate validation and delivery. - Bachelor's or Masters's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Software Engineering, Finance. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences. - Comfortable driving clarity and outcomes in fast-moving, ambiguous situations. Preferred Skills - Salesforce certifications (Salesforce Certified Application Architect, Salesforce Administrator, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud), demonstrating strong platform and data model fluency. - Experience working on CRM, CPQ, ERP, and related platforms. - Experience with designing and leveraging AI agents and workflow orchestration capabilities to automate business processes. - Experience in the high-tech or semiconductor industry, supporting complex, global and highly integrated business processes. At Cadence, you will help accelerate enterprise-scale digital transformation by modernizing Quote to Cash processes and scaling a global Salesforce ecosystem. You'll work with cutting-edge AI tools, including Vibe Coding and AI Agents, while partnering with talented teams across the globe to deliver meaningful business impact. The annual salary range for California is $39.71 to $73.75 an hour. 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.

About Cadence Design Systems

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is an American multinational electronic design automation software and engineering services company, founded in 1988 by the merger of SDA Systems and ECAD, Inc. The company produces software, hardware and silicon structures for designing integrated circuits, systems on chips (SoCs) and printed circuit boards.
Learn more about Cadence Design Systems
Size
9,300 employees
Market Cap
$43.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$590.6 million
Founded
2018
5 Year Trend
+10.5%
Revenue
$2.6 billion
NASDAQ

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