Sr Principal Application Engineer - Allegro PCB Design Tools
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.As a Sr. Principal Application Engineer, you will be responsible for pre-sales technical campaigns to help sell EDA tools used to design printed circuit boards. The successful candidate will work closely with sales in supporting technical campaigns by creating and conducting product presentations and demonstrations, and some customer training and deployment work. This is a customer-facing presales role for a technical professional who enjoys building long-term relationships, influencing technical decisions, and helping customers succeed with complex PCB design challenges.What You'll DoServe as a trusted technical advisor to key customers, building strong, long-term relationshipsLead enterprise presales engagements, including technical discovery, solution positioning, technical presentations and product demonstrations, and customer enablement through evaluation and adoptionProvide high-touch support, education, and technical consultationPartner closely with Sales to influence design wins, expansions, and technology adoptionCollaborate with R&D and Product teams to champion customer needs and influence the product roadmapStay current on… Emerging PCB design and manufacturing technologiesCadence product advancementsCompetitive solutions, and what differentiates CadenceShare knowledge with other application engineers and contribute to team-wide technical expertiseWhat Success Looks LikeStakeholders view you as a go-to technical resource and reliable advocate within their organizationsYou plan and execute customer engagements involving the Allegro X platform in close partnership with the account teamYou demonstrate a positive impact on customer acquisition, satisfaction, retention, and expansionRequired QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience10+ years of experience in PCB design, layout, or relevant adjacenciesSolid understanding of schematic capture and PCB design workflowsExcellent English-language written and verbal communication skillsAbility to present and clearly articulate technical concepts to diverse audiencesPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of, or direct experience in the EDA industryStrong background in one or more of: PCB layout or manufacturingSignal Integrity, Power Integrity, and high-speed designElectromagnetics or RF, as related to PCB designHands-on experience with Cadence Allegro platform tools (Allegro PCB Editor, System Capture, Design Entry HDL)Strong professional network within local engineering communitiesWhat You'll GainExposure to advanced hardware technologies, including high-speed, high-density, and emerging manufacturing techniques, often before broad market adoptionDeep hands-on experience with Cadence's Allegro X platform, including early exposure to innovationsOngoing professional growth through: Direct collaboration with R&D and Product teamsLearning from experienced counterparts across North America and the globeFormal training and learning opportunitiesGrowth in technical depth, customer influence, and business impactCadence is consistently recognized as one of the world's best workplaces by Fortune magazine and Great Place to WorkAdditional Job DetailsTravel requirement: up to 25%Work from home position based in the mid-westJoin a team that influences the design of next-generation electronics while supporting the most advanced engineering teams in the world.Make your mark!We're doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can't.J-18808-Ljbffr