About this role

Cadence Design Systems is hiring a senior-level Account Executive in the sales function based in Beijing, China. The posting calls out experience with System Design.

Role: Account Executive
Function: sales
Level: senior
Track: Individual contributor
Employment: Full-time
Location: Beijing, China
Posted: Jun 29, 2026

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.

Position Description:

Drive new business growth by building strong pipeline, winning new logos and achieving sales targets
Manage and grow key/strategic accounts, expanding market share through upsell and cross-sell
Develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders and act as a customer-facing advisor
Collaborate with internal technical teams and channel partners to deliver tailored solutions
Analyze market trends and proactively identify new opportunities to support territory growth

Position Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or above in Electronics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics or related fields
8+ years of technical sales experience, preferably in EDA/CAE/CAD/ software or solution-based sales
Proven experience in enterprise sales and key account management, with ability to manage complex sales cycles
Industry experience in 5G/RF, hyperscale, HPC/computing, Automotive, Industrial/IoT or similar domains preferred
Strong understanding of software business models and solution selling approach
Solid technical knowledge in electronic design ecosystem, engineering analysis or system design preferred
Strong track record of achieving/exceeding sales targets
Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
Self-motivated, proactive and result-oriented
Fluent in English; willing to travel frequently