Lead AE - Verification IP
About the role
In this role, you bridge the gap between Cadence's R&D and its customers by providing technical expertise for their Verification IP (VIP) portfolio. You drive development and deployment of products and technologies and have material responsibility for the success of that product/technology. As a VIP Application Engineer, you are expected to be an expert in the PCIe and AMBA domains of the Verification IP family—both protocol and product-wise. Your main role is to help accelerate VIP portfolio adoption at Cadence’s top-tier customers by supporting pre-sales technical activities. The role demands strong independent execution combined with close collaboration across global R&D, Marketing, Product Engineering, Sales, and Support teams to ensure full product alignment. This role requires approximately 10% travel on average.
Responsibilities
- Conduct product demonstrations, manage customer evaluations, and run benchmarks to prove tool value.
- Deploy and integrate VIP into customer environments.
- Partner with Sales and Marketing to understand customer requirements and drive business closure.
- Effectively communicate with customers and PE/R&D teams to align on requirements.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical training to customers to foster excellence and product adoption.
- Enable VIP AI technology for customers.
- Build customer trust and relationships by delivering quality and timely solutions.
- Participate in evaluations and win new business.
Requirements
- 2 years of industry Design Verification Experience.
- Experience with AMBA, PCIe, CXL, UCIe, UALink, and UEC protocols.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong programming skills in Verilog, SystemVerilog, and UVM.
- Advanced skills in debugging pre-silicon verification failures using waveform viewers and simulation analysis tools.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
- Self-motivated, with a proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous learning, and innovation.
Pay
The annual salary range for California is $102,900 to $191,100. 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.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and paid holidays.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- A variety of medical, dental, and vision plan options.