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IC Implementation, Sr Principal AE

Cadence logoCadence$148,400–$275,600/yrSAN JOSEFull-timeListed 1w ago
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Taken at the midpoint of its range, $212,000/yr, this role pays more than the middle Sales Engineering & Solutions opening on the board today ($194k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $149k–$312k/yr.

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Job Description Summary

The Senior Principal Application Engineer will be a trusted technical leader, driving complex pre-sales and post-sales engagements for Cadence Digital IC products at advanced nodes. This role demands a proven ability to solve the toughest design challenges and deliver innovative solutions that ensure customer success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead technical strategy and execution for critical customer design projects, influencing design methodologies and implementation flows at advanced nodes (3nm and below)
  • Partner with sales teams to grow Cadence business by showcasing Cadence’s leadership in digital implementation.
  • Serve as a primary consultant for advanced-node design synthesis & implementation, Agentic-AI and signoff, leveraging deep expertise in synthesis, place & route, CTS, floor planning, timing signoff, design convergence with timing closure, and power optimization as key aspects.
  • Develop and deploy custom solutions using scripting languages (TCL, PERL, Python) to address unique customer requirements.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing across teams.
  • Requirements
  • 12+ years of hands-on experience in physical implementation and signoff at 7nm and below, with multiple successful tapeouts.
  • Demonstrated expertise in digital synthesis, place-and-route, static timing analysis, AI in EDA, and achieving timing and power goals for advanced node designs.
  • Strong debugging skills with the ability to isolate and resolve critical design issues efficiently.
  • Proficiency in scripting for automation and flow customization.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering.

Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a track record of building

The annual salary range for California is $148,400 to $275,600. 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.

Taken from Cadence's own posting, last seen live on 31 Oct 2026.

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About Cadence

Electronic design automation software, Palladium and Protium emulation hardware, design IP, custom silicon services and engineering simulation (mechanical CAE, CFD, molecular modeling), sold to chipmakers, systems companies, automakers and drug discovery teams.

Pay schedule: Cadence pays a base salary with incentive compensation (an OTE plan for sales roles, bonus for others) and equity eligibility, with a 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan in the US and private medical cover, a group pension and 25 days of holiday in the UK.

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