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Sr IP Sales Executive

2 days ago San Jose, CA

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

You will be responsible for building, developing and driving a sales pipeline for our Design IP technology in key accounts across multiple NorAm regions.

Responsibilities include developing and managing a sales pipeline while driving market penetration, adoption and revenue. You will work closely with and manage multi-functional teams including Application Engineers, Business Unit Marketing, Legal, Finance, Cadence executives and the Cadence EDA software sales team to achieve sales targets in the region.

You will possess a proven track record of selling semiconductor Intellectual Property (IP) technology to organizations spanning small startups to large enterprises. You should have a solid understanding of Memory Interface, Protocol, and Connectivity IP, and how to position 3rd party IP in a highly competitive landscape. You should also have strong strategic selling experience and success delivering large ($1M+) license deals.

Role Requirements:

  • Hands on, self-starter who can demonstrate intuitiveness and creativity to drive complex strategic deals
  • Ability to generate, develop, qualify, and drive new business opportunities in the region, including:
    • Pipeline development
    • Opportunity management
    • Manage contract negotiations (business and legal) with customers and Cadence functional teams
    • Meet/Exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets
  • Ability to articulate value propositions of Design IP products to executive management, marketing, architects, engineering teams within a customer's organization.
  • Manage technical and marketing teams to develop and execute strategies for proliferation of the technology in the region
  • Provide market and account feedback to the Design IP Business Unit to drive product roadmaps and strategies.
  • Track activities and provide reports to management, BU and executive personnel on account strategies activities and progress
  • Develop and execute against strategic sales plans

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Key Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years in licensing of Semiconductor IP technology
  • BSEE or equivalent (MBA a plus)
  • Strong background in technology
  • Experience working with small start-ups to large enterprise accounts driving complex, differentiated technology
  • Passion to develop and apply strategic selling skills

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Client-provided location(s): San Jose, CA
Job ID: Cadence-R53599
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-03-18T18:47:27

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