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 innovators and leaders who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Please note, for this role you must be located in or near Southern California and a US citizen or Green Card holder. We offer amazing opportunities to grow, no matter where you are in your career. The ideal candidate will be energetic, innovative and enthusiastic about how to help customers solve their toughest verification problems using Cadence technology. Join our elite application engineering team for verification to work closely with the best AEs, PEs and R&D in EDA at a company listed in Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work as one of the World's Best Workplaces™ year after year! As an integral member of the North America Verification Field Applications Engineering (AE) Team, you will work directly with industry leading semiconductor and system companies to deploy Cadence’s market leading verification platforms including cutting edge technologies as Portable Stimulus Standard and machine learning. In this customer facing role you will provide the front line technical support in the pre and post-sales process and will work with the account team to come up with innovative solutions to address our customers’ most challenging problems in verification. You will own customer success! In this role, you will develop customer specific verification requirements, including advanced verification component development, methodology support, and operation and maintenance of Cadence’s verification tools and services. You will support technical evaluations and benchmark development for Cadence’s market leading tools such as Xcelium simulation platform, vManager verification management platform, Perspec portable stimulus system and our vast VIP portfolio. You will create and conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations for customers. At Cadence, customers are at the heart of everything we do. Talented engineers 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 verification tools, unlock unique expertise in verification methodologies, and level up your communication, customer, and sales skills. No matter where you are in your career, whether your next career step is to stay on the technical track, move up in management, or explore sales/marketing career opportunities, the skills and expertise you gain as an Application Engineer here at Cadence will put you miles ahead in your career advancement. Responsibilities; Establish technical credibility and rapport with the customer and become the go-to expert for all of their technical inquiries and support In collaboration with R&D, provide in-depth technical assistance to help support advanced verification flows to secure design wins Champion the customer needs and work closely with R&D and marketing to develop competitive and creative technical solutions Understand the competitive landscape and continuously work on differentiating Cadence’s solutions Write technical product literature such as application notes and technical articles Review new product proposals and device specifications Assume technical leadership roles in small roles in small teams as needed Minimum Requirements: 5+ years experience with SystemVerilog, VHDL, Verilog BS, MS, or PhD degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field Verification skills such as UVM testbench architecture, development and debug Strong RTL and Testbench debug skills Experience in writing scripts (Perl, Python or Tcl) Strong software, HDL design and verification skills Ability to quickly analyze verification environments and design complexity Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong teamwork skills Ability to interact effectively with both external customers and R&D teams You must be located in Southern California or near San Diego or near San Jose. Preferred: Experience with C/C++/SystemC Experience in deploying VIP in testbenches Knowledge of protocols like JTAG, UART, PCIe, AMBA, DDR Knowledge of design fundamentals such as architecture, micro-architecture, HDLs and Synthesis and timing Digital design experience The annual salary range for California is $138,600 to $257,400. 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. Additional Jobs (https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/addl\_jobs) Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. 
Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence. Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class. Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.