RTL2GDS AE Architect

Job Title

RTL2GDS AE Architect

Role Summary

Senior Digital Implementation Field Applications Engineer (AE) working directly with customers to deploy Cadence synthesis, place-and-route, and signoff technologies to meet PPA and design-closure targets.

Collaborate with customers and Cadence R&D to translate customer requirements into tool solutions, influence product direction, and drive adoption of next-generation methodologies.

Experience Level

Senior - requires 10+ years of industry, hands-on experience in digital design and static timing analysis.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include customer-facing technical enablement, evaluations, and collaboration with R&D.

• Deploy and validate PPA methodologies and flows on advanced customer designs.
• Plan and execute technical evaluations and benchmarks.
• Provide technical support for backend digital implementation and signoff.
• Advise customers on using Cadence technologies to meet design goals and schedules.
• Work with R&D to improve tools and methodologies based on customer feedback.
• Drive customer adoption and internal proliferation of tools and flows.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience.

• Minimum 10+ years of hands-on industry experience in digital design and static timing analysis.
• Experience with digital implementation flows: synthesis, place-and-route, IR drop analysis, and timing signoff.
• Familiarity with Cadence or equivalent tools (examples: Genus, Innovus, Conformal, Tempus, Modus, Voltus, or Synopsys/others).
• Experience with advanced process nodes (5 nm and below).
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Tcl, Perl, Python, and shell.
• Strong customer-facing communication, problem solving, and presentation skills.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field (BS or higher in Computer/Electrical Engineering).

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.