[Hiring] Senior Account Technical Executive II @Cadence Design Systems

Role Description

• Lead technical engagement for Digital IC/Custom IC / Analog / RF design flows, with a primary focus on Innovus and Virtuoso platforms along with signoff technologies.
• Partner with customer design and CAD teams to optimize layout productivity, quality, and time-to-market.
• Drive adoption of advanced capabilities such as:
  • Constraint-driven and automation-assisted layout.
  • Device-level and full-chip layout methodologies.
  • Advanced node layout challenges (FinFET, GAA).
  • EM and IR-aware layout and parasitic extraction flows.
• Champion the integration of AI-driven design techniques, including:
  • Agentic AI workflows to automate design exploration, layout optimization, and verification tasks.
  • AI-assisted decision-making for layout trade-offs including PPA, matching, and parasitics.
• Translate customer pain points into actionable requirements for R&D and product engineering.
• Provide technical leadership in methodology definition, flow development, and best practices.
• Influence competitive replacements and expand footprint of Cadence Custom IC solutions.
• Support executive-level discussions by linking technical value such as PPA, productivity, and risk reduction to business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Digital IC: Deep hands-on experience with digital design flow including Genus/Innovus, Quantus, Tempus and Pegasus.
• Clear understanding of PPA trade-offs and other key concerns for design teams.
• Ability to think full stack/flow – interconnect technologies and drive value proposition.
• Experience working with design teams on large SOC tapeouts.
• Understanding of foundry working model and care bouts – knowledge of PDK enablement, DTCO and technology entitlement a plus.
• Custom IC and Virtuoso Expertise: Deep hands-on experience with the Cadence Virtuoso Platform, including:
  • Virtuoso Layout Suite (XL, GXL, EXL).
  • Schematic-driven layout and LVS flows.
  • DRC and physical verification integration.
• Strong knowledge of custom analog and mixed-signal layout techniques, including:
  • Device matching, symmetry, common centroid, and shielding.
  • Parasitic-aware layout for high-performance analog and RF circuits.
• Experience with the Spectre simulation environment and layout-to-schematic integration.
• Familiarity with PCell development, layout automation, and scripting (SKILL preferred).
• Agentic AI and Intelligent Design Automation: Strong understanding of AI and machine learning applications in semiconductor design, specifically:
  • Agentic AI frameworks such as multi-agent systems, goal-driven automation, and autonomous optimization.
  • AI-assisted layout generation and design space exploration.
  • Intelligent automation of repetitive design and verification tasks.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in:
  • Applying AI to EDA workflows, CAD flows, or design methodology optimization.
  • Working with data-driven or reinforcement learning-based optimization approaches.
• Ability to bridge AI innovation with practical design flows, translating emerging technologies into deployable customer solutions.
• Design and Methodology Expertise: 5–10 or more years of experience in:
  • Custom IC, Analog, or RF design or layout engineering.
  • Mixed-signal design flows at block and full-chip level.
• Deep understanding of:
  • Analog and RF design flows from schematic to signoff.
  • Physical verification, extraction, and post-layout simulation.
  • Advanced-node layout challenges and reliability considerations.
• Experience with layout productivity optimization and methodology deployment at scale.

Requirements

• BSEE required, MSEE or higher strongly preferred.
• 5–10 or more years of experience in Digital IC, Custom IC, Analog, or RF design or layout.
• Demonstrated expertise in Innovus-based and Virtuoso-based design environments.
• Exposure to or strong interest in AI-driven design methodologies and agent-based automation frameworks.
• Exposure to chiplet design flows, packaging and IP design a plus.
• Strong collaboration and customer-facing experience.
• Ability to travel approximately 25 percent, primarily within North America.

Benefits

• Annual salary range for California is $248,000 to $372,000.
• Eligible for incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits.
• Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure.
• 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.