Cadence Design Systems
IC design Implementation and SignOff Architect, (STA SignOff)
Be an Early Applicant
Leads customer and partner engagements for Cadence timing signoff and closure solutions across advanced semiconductor nodes. Drives STA, IR Drop, power and timing closure benchmarks, flow optimization, tool adoption, and methodology deployment. Collaborates with R&D and product engineering, influences tool enhancements, leads technical programs, and represents Cadence through industry presentations and technical publications. Requires deep advanced-node signoff expertise, scripting skills, customer leadership, and familiarity with Cadence EDA tools.
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Expertise: Lead technical engagements with customers and partners to drive & adoption of Cadence signoff portfolio. Work closely with design teams to meet customer success metrics, guide adoption of Cadence’s timing signoff & closure and AgenticAI features across advanced nodes (5nm and below).
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with R&D and Product Engineering to influence tool enhancements based on real-world customer requirements.
- Innovation & Enablement: Drive complex benchmarks, flow optimizations, and deployment of cutting-edge methodologies for timing signoff & closure, STA, IR Drop, and power/timing closure.
- Thought Leadership: Represent Cadence at industry forums, author technical papers, and deliver keynote presentations to position Cadence as a market leader.
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in IC design implementation and signoff, with demonstrated success in managing large-scale technical programs.
- Deep expertise in digital design fundamentals, advanced node STA & ECOs (3nm and below), and EDA tool ecosystems.
- Core timing signoff expertise, advanced node STA, UPF & constraints debugging, hierarchical & 3DIC design STA and closure solutions
- Proven track record of leading technical teams and driving customer success at executive levels.
- Strong proficiency in scripting (Tcl, Python, Perl) and flow customization for design closure.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
- Prior experience with Cadence tools (Tempus, Certus, QRC) and competitive solutions highly desirable.
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
The annual salary range for Washington is $154,000 to $286,000. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure.Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our 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, and more.
We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and in equity seeking groups. If you have accessibility needs during the application and interview process, we encourage you to make your needs known.
Similar Jobs
eCommerce • Fashion • Retail • Sales • Wearables • Design
Provides personalized styling advice, product recommendations, and customer service in a Kate Spade retail store. Responsibilities include building customer relationships, driving sales through storytelling and add-on recommendations, completing POS transactions, maintaining stockroom organization, and supporting omni-channel selling. Requires flexibility for nights, weekends, holidays, and busy retail periods, along with the ability to lift and maneuver merchandise.
Top Skills:
Pos Systems
Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical
Leads Pfizer’s global enterprise Learning & Development strategy, with emphasis on leadership development, AI fluency, capability building, and measurable business impact. Oversees a 35-person team and $14M budget, partners with executives and business leaders, manages vendors and learning platforms, develops scalable programs for diverse employee populations, and establishes analytics linking learning investments to workforce outcomes.
Top Skills:
Ai-Enabled Learning TechnologyArtificial Intelligence (Ai)Learning Platforms
Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Biotech • Pharmaceutical
Leads integrated insights and brand strategy for a specialty-care pharmaceutical portfolio. Designs primary market research, integrates commercial and real-world data, evaluates campaign performance, supports forecasting and operating plans, and translates analytics into recommendations for marketing, sales, and senior leadership. Partners cross-functionally, influences stakeholders, manages research budgets, mentors junior colleagues, and advances AI-enabled commercial analytics capabilities.
Top Skills:
AIAnalogueosCRMLarge Language Models (Llms)Orbit
What you need to know about the Toronto Tech Scene
Although home to some of the biggest names in tech, including Google, Microsoft and Amazon, Toronto has established itself as one of the largest startup ecosystems in the world. And with over 2,000 startups — more than 30 percent of the country's total startups — Toronto continues to attract new businesses. Be it helping entrepreneurs manage their finances, simplifying business operations by automating payroll or assisting pharmaceutical companies in launching new drugs, the city's tech scene is just getting started.
