Skip to main contentA logo with &quat;the muse&quat; in dark blue text.

Principal Application Engineer

Today San Jose, CA

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

  • Establish technical credibility and rapport with the customer and become the go-to expert for all of their technical inquiries and support
  • Expert in synthesis, RTL rewrite and Innovus+ which is critical for us to get design share with full Cadence Implementation flow.
  • Knowledge of Genus Synthesis Solution to assist and train ensuring customer's design targets are being met.
  • Working closely with R&D to provide feedback on improving Elaboration (Elab), Datapath (DP), High Level Optimization (HLO), and structuring engines for Genus Synthesis Solution
  • Interacting with key customers to learn their requirements, work closely with R&D and marketing to develop competitive and creative technical solutions, and deploy the Genus Synthesis Solution
  • Working closely with customer, R&D and Application Engineering team's for training and debugging technical issues
  • Participating in product development, testing, and rollout for Genus synthesis solution.
  • Understand the competitive landscape and continuously work on differentiating Cadence's solutions

Want more jobs like this?

Get jobs in San Jose, CA delivered to your inbox every week.

Job alert subscription

The annual salary range for California is $123,200 to $228,800. 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.

Client-provided location(s): San Jose, CA
Job ID: Cadence-R53833
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-03-21T18:48:07

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