Application Engineer
Cadence Design Systems · BRACKNELL 03
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Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality.
Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health.
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Job Title: Application Engineer
Location: Bracknell, United Kingdom
Reports to: AE Director
Job Overview:
This Digital IC design and support role offers an opportunity to work on a variety of digital implementation and support activities associated with Cadence EDA tools for Synthesis, Logical Equivalency Checking (LEC), Design-for-Test (DFT), Place & Route and Static Timing Analysis (STA).You may get involved in design services projects and/or supporting customers using Cadence tools on their projects in areas such as 5G, IOT, automotive, advanced CPU, wireless, audio, image processing, AI, machine learning etc.
Job Responsibilities:
- Support customers using Cadence EDA software in one or more of these areas:
- Synthesis, DFT, Logical Equivalency Checking
- Low Power Design Implementation, SDC Verification
- Place and Route
- Parasitic Extraction, Timing Signoff, Power Signoff
- Be the primary focal point for technical issues, questions, and discussions for a given customer engagement
- Lead technical discussions with customers and be the primary technical interface between customer and Cadence R&D. Capable of influencing outcomes among customers, R&D and Cadence technical team members.
- Develop an understanding of the customer's needs and also of the competition's technology and sales strategies.
- Perform methodology assessments, improve existing design methodologies, and develop new ones that leverage Cadence technology and services.
- Create and conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations to customers
- Requires on-site visits and some travel
- Good team player, help mentor other AEs
- Review, document and resolve project technical issues. Escalation of issues to Project Management when appropriate
Job Qualifications:
- MS in Electronics Engineering with minimum 1+ years industry related experience in design and/or EDA
- 1-2+ years of experience in Synthesis (Genus or Design Compiler), DFT and Logic Equivalency tools Or Cadence or Synopsys place and route tools (Physical Synthesis, PnR, CTS, Static Timing Analysis)
- Debug and resolve complicated PPA, Low Power implementation and TAT issues.
- Exceptional troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Excellent command in scripting languages such as Perl, Tcl and shell scripting essentials
- Strong problem solving & analysis skills covering digital implementation
- Proven track record and experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Confident customer interaction & presentation skills
Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.