Application Engineer Architect — Custom IC Design and Implementation

Job Title

Application Engineer Architect — Custom IC Design and Implementation

Role Summary

Customer-facing application engineering role supporting Custom IC design and implementation. The role helps customers solve complex simulation, layout, and integration problems using Cadence tools, and partners with R&D, product engineering, and sales to drive customer success and product adoption.

Experience Level

Senior — requires approximately 10+ years of relevant industry experience (posting indicates 10–12+ years).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include technical consulting, issue resolution, and driving adoption of Cadence solutions for custom IC design and implementation.

• Work directly with customer design teams to understand and resolve custom IC design, simulation, and layout challenges.
• Recommend and guide methodologies and flows to improve productivity and design quality.
• Diagnose and resolve critical tool issues, collaborating with product development and peer AEs as needed.
• Support and optimize customer design, simulation, and layout flows.
• Deliver technical presentations, training, and product demonstrations; develop customized materials for evaluations.
• Support technical evaluations and benchmarks to validate Cadence solutions.
• Collaborate with sales teams to identify opportunities and support sales strategies.
• Capture and communicate customer requirements and feedback to engineering and marketing teams.
• Help customers adopt system-level solutions, including heterogeneous integration and electromagnetic/thermal analysis.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, experience, and work capabilities.

• 10–12+ years hands-on experience with simulation and/or layout tools for Custom IC design.
• Practical experience with analog, mixed-signal, or RF design or layout is strongly preferred.
• Experience with electromagnetic solvers or EM analysis for custom ICs and advanced packaging is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, written and verbal communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work independently, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel as required and to visit customer sites.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive to customer sites when needed.
• Open to continuous technical learning and professional development.

Education Requirements

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent practical work experience.

Additional Information

Salary guideline for California: $157,500 to $292,500 annual. Eligible candidates may also receive incentive compensation (bonus, equity) and benefits. Cadence is an equal opportunity employer.

About the Company

Company: Cadence Design Systems

Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA

Cadence Design Systems is a global electronic design automation company that provides software, hardware, and intellectual property for designing advanced semiconductor chips. With over 25 years in the industry, Cadence is known for its innovative technology solutions and has been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. The company is dedicated to solving complex technical challenges in order to enable customers to create revolutionary products and experiences.