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Lead Application Engineer

AT Cadence
Cadence

Lead Application Engineer

San Jose, CA

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:

  • 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.


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


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


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


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


  • Represent Cadence at technical conferences and trade shows.

The critical skills needed to excel in this position are:

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


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


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


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


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


  • 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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Client-provided location(s): San Jose, CA, USA
Job ID: Cadence-R48179
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