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Application Engineer Digital Front-end Design (f/m/d)

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Cadence

Application Engineer Digital Front-end Design (f/m/d)

Munich, Germany

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

As an expert Digital Frontend Design (AE), you will work side-by-side with our leading-edge customers. With your expertise, you'll help them deploy Cadence's market-leading technologies in Synthesis, P&R, and Signoff to meet/exceed their PPA targets, achieve faster design closure, and turn their design concepts into reality. The greater your powers, the more business opportunities you'll help bring to the table. You will also work directly with the Cadence R&D group to drive the customer requirements and influence the direction of Cadence next-generation products and technologies.

At Cadence, customers are at the heart of everything we do. Talented engineers like you are what enable us to materialize this passion into results. By working directly with Cadence R&D and driving customer engagements, you will enhance your in-depth knowledge in nanometer design, unlock unique expertise in digital design synthesis, LEC and low-power verification, and level up your communication, customer, and sales skills. No matter where you are in your career, whether your next career step is to stay on the technical track, move up in management, or explore sales/marketing career opportunities, the skills and expertise you gain as an Application Engineer here at Cadence will put your miles ahead in your career advancement.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical support to Cadence customers in the areas of Synthesis, Low-Power architecture description, low-power verification and LEC
  • 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

Position Requirements

  • Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Microelectronics, or a related discipline.
  • 5+ years of industry Digital Design experience
  • A working knowledge of UNIX/Linux, C-shell, TCL/TK programming and scripting
  • A strong knowledge in Digital Design Fundamentals, Semiconductor fundamentals and low power architectures
  • Strong Conformal LEC and/or Conformal Low-Power skills
  • Excellent communication skills (fluent in English)
  • Strong customer-facing communication and problem-solving skills
  • A team player who is passionate about technology but also understands business requirements
  • Experience in one and preferably more of the following disciplines:
    • Digital Circuit Design and verification (RTL design and verification)
    • SDC generation and verification
    • UPF generation and verification
    • CAD support for Digital IC Design and related flows with focus on synthesis, LEC and CLP verification
    • STA
    • DFT-insertion

Benefits we offer you:

  • Competitive Salary
  • 30 days annual leave
  • 5 days paid time to volunteer to give back to our communities
  • Group Personal Pension Plan
  • JobRad scheme
  • Meal vouchers
  • Working in a hybrid model in a modern office concept
  • And so much more, do not hesitate to contact us

We're doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can't.

Client-provided location(s): Munich, Germany
Job ID: Cadence-R44461
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Health Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program