Sr Application Engineer – SerDes Design IP

Senior Applications Engineer – Ser Des Design IP

Location:

San Jose, CA (Hybrid). Cadence IP team develops industry‑leading IPs that enable customers across multiple markets—from endpoint to edge to cloud—and empowers SoCs powering data centers, automobiles, cloud, and wireless systems.

• Conduct technical pre‑sales for high‑speed interface IP, including PCIe, CXL, Ethernet PHY, and controllers.
• Present Cadence’s IP portfolio and capabilities to prospective customers.
• Collaborate closely with IP Sales staff, marketing, and R&D teams to secure opportunities.
• Provide quick‑turn product‑specific technical support to customers, field teams, architects, and designers.
• Write application notes and articles for internal and/or external publication.
• Travel to customer sites as required.

• 2+ years of industry experience in high‑speed interface controller and/or PHY design/verification.
• 2+ years of experience on one or more high‑speed interface protocols (PCIe, CXL, UCIe, Ethernet, USB, MIPI, 112G, 56G).
• Working knowledge of high‑speed interface PHY lab validation or demo setup.
• BS in EE, CE, or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant work experience, or MS in EE, CE, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative to manage pre‑sales accounts.
• Excellent presentation and verbal/written communication skills.

The annual salary range for California is $102,900 to $191,100. Additional incentive compensation may include bonus, equity, and benefits. Cadence offers a friendly hybrid work policy and benefits programs that include paid vacation, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with employer match, an employee stock purchase plan, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision plan options.

Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity throughout all levels of the organization. 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.