Lead Application Engineer

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Job Description

As an integral North American Field Applications Engineering (AE) Team member , you will work directly with industry-leading semiconductor and system companies to deploy Cadence’s market-leading Jasper Formal Verification products. In this customer-facing role , you will provide front-line technical support in the Pre and Post-Sales process . You will work with the account team and product developers to develop innovative solutions to our customer’s most challenging problems.

Key responsibilities:

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  Establish technical credibility and rapport with customers ranging from formal beginners to sophisticated experts.

  
  


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  Provide world-class reactive support, proactive training, and problem consultation to make our product users successful.

  
  


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  Collaborate with R&D to introduce new formal flows and Apps to customers.

  
  


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  Champion customer needs and help R&D and product engineers develop competitive and creative technical solutions.

  
  


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  Understand the competitive landscape and continuously work on differentiating Cadence’s solutions.

  
  


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  Mentor junior AE’s and foster a collaborative, team-oriented work environment.

  
  


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  Represent Cadence at technical conferences and trade shows.

  
  

The critical skills needed to excel in this position are:

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  Strong understanding of RTL design , including the latest features of SystemVerilog .

  
  


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  Deep knowledge of how to apply formal property-checking tools to various functional verification problems.

  
  


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  Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.  Strong interpersonal skills.

  
  


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  Knowledge of simulation-based verification concepts such as transactors, scoreboards, functional coverage models, etc.

  
  


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  Knowledge of UNIX, scripting languages such as TCL, grid computing dispatchers, and EDA tool administration

  
  


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  Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

  
  

Minimum Experience

            - Minimum industrial experience required : 3+ years

• Advanced degree in a related field is desired

The annual salary range for California is $100,100 to $185,900. 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.

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Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences.

Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. 
Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence.

Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.

Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.