Cadence Design Systems

RTL2GDS IC Sr. Principal Design Engineer

Cadence Design Systems$161K — $299K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering required
  • 10-12 years of experience in design and EDA (Digital Implementation/Signoff)
  • Strong hands-on experience with Place & Route tools (Innovus, ICC2, Fusion Compiler)
  • Familiarity with Synthesis tools (Genus, RTL Compiler, Design Compiler)
  • Proven debugging skills in Static Timing Analysis (STA) and SDC
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Perl, Tcl, and shell scripting
  • Expertise in low power analysis and clock design/analysis is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to Cadence customers for Digital Design Implementation & Signoff
  • Guide customers in optimizing their use of Cadence technologies
  • Conduct engaging technical presentations and product demos
  • Lead successful technical evaluations and benchmarks
  • Collaborate with R&D to refine tools and methodologies
  • Promote the adoption of Cadence tools and technologies among users
  • Use programming skills to enhance design flows
  • Document best practices and improve processes based on project insights

Benefits

  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Medical, dental, and vision plan options
  • Additional benefits offerings available
Full Job Description
  • 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.

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
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