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STA Signoff Flow, Principal AE

Cadence logoCadence$127,400–$236,600/yrSAN JOSEFull-timeListed 1w ago
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Taken at the midpoint of its range, $182,000/yr, this role pays less than the middle Sales Engineering & Solutions opening on the board today ($190k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $150k–$302k/yr.

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Job Description

In this senior role you will;

Perform Static timing analysis, glitch, noise analysis using Tempus Signoff tool. Executing and delivering on various aspects of Timing analysis flows, ECO flows, CAD tools and methodologies.

· Work on SDC constraints, advanced OCV/SOCV concepts, derates, PBA timing, Distributed and Concurrent STA flows.

· Work efficiently with R&D and customer to enable various timing analysis & ECO flows including newer advanced technologies.

· Performing timing correlation, tool feature benchmarking, constraints validation, spice analysis on various tech nodes and customer designs.

· Work on In-design timing ECO optimizations solutions with basic knowledge of Place and Route, Clock Tree, RC Extraction and UPF/CPF concepts.

· Execute and lead Tempus timing signoff campaigns at existing and new customers.

· Automation of flows using scripting languages (Perl, Tcl, python).

· Deliver technical trainings and seminars within Cadence and customer sites.

Requirements;

8+ years of experience in Static timing analysis, Individual should be able to lead and execute technical campaigns at various internal and external customers. Perform several timing & correlation benchmarks with Cadence Tempus -Signoff tool. Execute and deliver on timing analysis & ECO flows and ensure integrity of delivered solutions. Individual should be able to efficiently work with Cadence R&D to enable various tool feature and close tool bug fixes. Work on various aspects of physical design including timing analysis, place and route, extraction, spice etc.

The annual salary range for California is $127,400 to $236,600. 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 2 Nov 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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