Senior Synthesis Applications Engineer

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

We are looking for Senior Application Engineer (AE) who is an expert in Front End design flows with strong emphasis on Synthesis and Logic Equivalency.

Following are the key job responsibilities

• Be the primary focal point for technical issues, questions, and discussions for a given customer engagement
• Lead technical discussions with customers and is the primary technical interface between customer and Cadence R&D.

  Capable of influencing outcomes among customers, R&D and Cadence technical team members.

• Helps mentor other AEs
• Good consulting/client skills.

  Deliver results with minimal day-to-day guidance

• Review, document and resolve project technical issues.

  Escalation of issues to Project Management when appropriate

The ideal candidate should have:

• Understanding of ASIC Design implementation process and steps
• Exposure and experience with Synthesis tools and logic equivalency tools (Genus, Conformal)
• Ability to understand and write RTL (System Verilog, Verilog, VHDL)
• Strong hands-on experience running Logic and Low Power Equivalency tools, ability to debug and isolate issues to tool or flow
• Debug and resolve complicated PPA, Low Power implementation and TAT issues related to Synthesis and LEC flows
• Be able to provide actionable feedback to downstream flows as well as derive actionable items to tune synthesis flow to improve metrics
• Exceptional troubleshooting and analytical skills

Requirements:

• BS in EE with minimum
• 2+ years industry related experience in design and/or EDA (Digital Front End Implementation)
• 2+ Years of experience in Cadence Front-End Digital Implementation tools including Genus, Modus, Conformal
• 2 + years of experience with scripting languages such as Perl, Tcl and shell scripting essential
• Strong analytical & analysis skills covering digital implementation is critical.

• Proven track record and experience working in a fast paced environment

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Help us solve what others can’t.

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.