principal software engineering Solutions Engineer ic · Posted May 9, 2026
$123,200 – $228,800
USD per year

About this role

Cadence Design Systems is hiring a principal-level Solutions Engineer in the software engineering function based in San Jose, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Backend Development. Compensation is listed at $123,200–$228,800 per year.

Role
Solutions Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
San Jose, CA
Posted
May 9, 2026

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Job description

from Cadence Design Systems careers

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

As an expert Digital Implementation and Signoff Field Applications Engineering (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 leaders 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 implementation, and level up your communication, customer, and sales skills.

Key Responsibilities

  •  Be part of  team of Application Engineers providing technical support to Cadence customers in the areas of Backend Digital Design Implementation and Signoff including Place and Route, Design Closure, and timing/power signoff
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