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Lead Application Engineer

2 days ago• Shanghai, China

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Position Description:

  • To provide key technical support in digital IC design implementation, product demonstration, and sales presentations.
  • To demonstrate strong ability and to be hands-on in RTL-to-GDSII design methodology, including both challenging low power and high performance designs.
  • Have real design experience including synthesis, lowpower design, DFT, logic equivalence checking.
  • Assist in technical evaluation and assessment.
  • To play a leading role among other team members, while receive little instruction on routine and general assignments.

Position Requirements:

  • A bachelor's degree is essential and 5+ years' experience in IC design, electronic engineering or computer science applications.
  • Ability to understand and articulate technical issues, (and knowledge of) design products and their applications.
  • Have experience in synthesis flow and ability to understand the lowpower design with UPF, IEEE1801, CPF,etc.
  • An MS degree and/or working experience in multi-nation IC design house/or familiar with Genus/Joules product is a plus
  • Requires working knowledge of one or more programming languages, and effective communication and soft skills.
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Good communication in English and good work attitude.

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Client-provided location(s): Shanghai, China
Job ID: Cadence-R55744
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-09-24T18:57:34

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Health Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion