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RTL-to-GDS implementation, Senior Principal Solutions Engineer

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

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Austin, TX
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Job overview

The Senior Principal Solutions Engineer supports adoption of Cadence products to help chip designer customers meet design PPA goals. The role focuses on place-and-route and RTL-to-GDS implementation, customer evaluations and benchmarks, and articulating design methodologies involving Cadence tools. It also offers exposure to full-flow implementation projects, tapeouts, and benchmarking complex blocks across technology nodes.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SynthesisPlace and RouteStatic Timing AnalysisSDCTapeout SupportMultivoltage DesignClock Tree DebuggingDesign MethodologiesVerilogPhysical SynthesisCTSLow Power DesignASIC DesignRTL-to-GDS ImplementationEncounter Digital Implementation PlatformCustomer BenchmarkingPrioritization

Qualifications

7+ Years ExperienceStrong Company Product Knowledge

Full job description

AUSTIN

Full time

R57125

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

The primary focus of Senior Principal Solutions Engineer is to support the adoption of Cadence Products to help Chip Designer Customers achieve superior performance for their Design PPA Goals. AE's are expected to possess Synthesis (logical and physical), Place and Route (primary focus) , STA / SDC skills and some experience supporting tapeouts. Experience with multivoltage design implementation and clock tree debugging is desirable.

In addition, Solutions Engineers are expected to be able to articulate design methodologies involving Cadence tools and be 'elevator talk' proficient in the full Cadence tool portfolio. Development time will be spent gaining expertise in additional, or specialization tools, broadening focus from product emphasis to methodology, Full Flow Implementation Training, and learning to leverage success . Full Flow Services Projects involves owning block implementation, top level implementation and Signoff focused efforts. Job exposure will be on RTL to GDSII delivery of projects. There's an opportunity to get involved in competitive benchmarking on complex blocks including CPUs, GPUs and DSP cores. These projects involve implementation in multiple technology nodes on standard foundry solutions. If you are looking to gain experience in methodology, product delivery, and working on cutting edge technology, this is the right role for you.

Position Requirements:

  • 7+ years experience and a strong technical knowledge of company products.

  • Design experience should include ASIC design using industry-standard hardware description languages (Verilog)

  • Senior Level Applications Engineer position with Deep Cadence or Synopsys place and route tool knowledge (Physical Synthesis, PnR, CTS, Static Timing Analysis) experience and knowledge are required

  • Innovate with Low Power and Multi-Voltage Design Techniques working with leading edge Wireless and Mobile Customers

  • Senior level Design Engineer position supporting RTL-to-GDS implementation flows using Encounter Digitial Implementation Platform

  • Manage strategic customer evaluations/benchmarks on Cadence's front-end solutions to establish technology differentiation and assert Cadence competitive advantages. Multiplex several issues and set priorities and exploit new technologies are essential for success in the position

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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 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,535 open Solutions Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Texas median$129–215K/yr73 salary ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 105 open Solutions Engineer jobs in Texas and 1,535 across the US. 24% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Solutions Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,259 postings).
Education
288 of the 1,535 open Solutions Engineer jobs (19%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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