Custom IC / Analog / RF design, Account Technical Executive for HPC accounts

@@HD@@ Account Technical Executive (ATX) - Custom IC / Analog / RF (Virtuoso Platform)@@/HD@@ At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make a meaningful impact on the future of semiconductor design. @@HD@@ Position Overview@@/HD@@ @@HD@@ As an Account Technical Executive (ATX) focused on Custom IC / Analog / RF design@@/HD@@ , you will serve as the primary technical leader driving adoption and value realization of the

, including Virtuoso Layout Suite and associated Custom IC design flows. You will partner closely with strategic sales teams and key customer stakeholders (design leads, CAD teams, and methodology owners) to solve complex

, with a strong emphasis on

. This role also plays a key part in driving next-generation design methodologies by leveraging

, helping customers adopt

that enhance productivity, design quality, and time-to-market. @@HD@@ Key Responsibilities@@/HD@@ @@HD@@ • Lead technical engagement for Custom IC / Analog / RF design flows@@/HD@@ , with a primary focus on

• Partner with customer design and CAD teams to

• 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

, including: •

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

• Influence competitive replacements and expand footprint of Cadence Custom IC solutions • Support executive-level discussions by linking

to business outcomes

, including: • Device matching, symmetry, common centroid, and shielding • Parasitic-aware layout for high-performance analog and RF circuits • Experience with the

and layout-to-schematic integration • Familiarity with

, layout automation, and scripting (SKILL preferred)

@@HD@@ • Strong understanding of AI and machine learning applications in semiconductor design@@/HD@@ , specifically: •

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

• Working with

• Ability to bridge AI innovation with practical design flows, translating emerging technologies into deployable customer solutions

• 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

@@HD@@ • Proven ability to: • Engage deeply with CAD teams, design leads, and senior technical leadership@@/HD@@ • Identify and articulate

• Drive alignment between

• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate between

• Demonstrated expertise in

• Exposure to or strong interest in

• Strong collaboration and customer-facing experience • Ability to travel approximately 25 percent, primarily within North America

San Jose The annual salary range for California is $248,000 to $372,000. 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. @@HD@@ We're doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can't.@@/HD@@