IC design Implementation and SignOff Architect, (STA SignOff)

Job summary

Lead technical engagements with customers to drive the adoption of Cadence signoff portfolios and AgenticAI features. Collaborate with R&D and Product Engineering to influence tool enhancements based on real-world customer requirements.

Job details

AT CADENCE, WE HIRE AND DEVELOP LEADERS AND INNOVATORS WHO WANT TO MAKE AN IMPACT ON THE WORLD OF TECHNOLOGY. At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Key Responsibilities * Technical Expertise: Lead technical engagements with customers and partners to drive & adoption of Cadence signoff portfolio. Work closely with design teams to meet customer success metrics, guide adoption of Cadence’s timing signoff & closure and AgenticAI features across advanced nodes (5nm and below). * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with R&D and Product Engineering to influence tool enhancements based on real-world customer requirements. * Innovation & Enablement: Drive complex benchmarks, flow optimizations, and deployment of cutting-edge methodologies for timing signoff & closure, STA, IR Drop, and power/timing closure. * Thought Leadership: Represent Cadence at industry forums, author technical papers, and deliver keynote presentations to position Cadence as a market leader. Requirements * 15+ years of experience in IC design implementation and signoff, with demonstrated success in managing large-scale technical programs. * Deep expertise in digital design fundamentals, advanced node STA & ECOs (3nm and below), and EDA tool ecosystems. * Core timing signoff expertise, advanced node STA, UPF & constraints debugging, hierarchical & 3DIC design STA and closure solutions * Proven track record of leading technical teams and driving customer success at executive levels. * Strong proficiency in scripting (Tcl, Python, Perl) and flow customization for design closure. * Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders. * Prior experience with Cadence tools (Tempus, Certus, QRC) and competitive solutions highly desirable. * BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field The annual salary range for Washington is $154,000 to $286,000. 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. WE’RE DOING WORK THAT MATTERS. HELP US SOLVE WHAT OTHERS CAN’T. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and in equity seeking groups. If you have accessibility needs during the application and interview process, we encourage you to make your needs known.

What you’ll do

Lead technical engagements with customers to drive the adoption of Cadence signoff portfolios and AgenticAI features. Collaborate with R&D and Product Engineering to influence tool enhancements based on real-world customer requirements.

Requirements

Requires 15+ years of experience in IC design implementation and signoff with deep expertise in advanced node STA and EDA tool ecosystems. Candidates must hold a BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering and possess strong scripting skills in Tcl, Python, or Perl.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Medical plan
• Dental plan
• Vision plan

Listed skills

• STA · Preferred
• Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• IC design
• STA
• Signoff
• Advanced nodes
• Timing closure
• IR Drop
• Power closure
• UPF
• Constraints debugging
• Hierarchical design
• 3DIC
• Tcl
• Python
• Perl
• Tempus
• Certus
• Presentations
• Communication
• Electrical Engineering
• Influencing Skills
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Negotiation
• Sales
• Python (Programming Language)
• Customer Success Management
• Scripting
• Technology Ecosystems
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Debugging
• Thought Leadership
• Product Engineering
• Nodes (Networking)
• Perl (Programming Language)
• Computer Engineering
• Digital Design
• Tcl (Programming Language)
• Electronic Design Automation
• Integrated Circuit Design

Job areas

• Technology
• Engineering
• Software
• Application Architect
• Application Developer / Engineer
• Software Developers

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