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Cadence lists this Solutions Engineer - AE opportunity in seat pleasant, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Solutions Architect Engineer (AE)
Advanced Packaging, 3D-IC and SI/PI
Location
United States (Remote or Hybrid)
Job Summary
Cadence is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Solutions Application Engineer to support customers developing next-generation advanced packaging solutions, including 2.5D, 3D-IC, chiplet-based architectures, AI/HPC packages, and heterogeneous integration technologies.
The successful candidate will work directly with leading semiconductor companies, OSATs, foundries, and system companies to deploy and optimize Cadence Advanced Package 3D-IC associated design flows. This role combines technical expertise, customer engagement, solution development, and collaboration with R&D to drive customer success and product adoption.
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and application support for Cadence 3D-IC design solutions.
Assist customers with advanced package architecture, design implementation, and methodology development.
Develop and demonstrate complete packaging workflows for:
Organic substrates
Silicon interposers
Wafer Level Packaging
2.5D and 3D-IC integration
Chiplet-based package architectures
Support customer evaluations, proof-of-concepts, benchmarks, and production deployments.
Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, workshops, and training sessions.
Collaborate with sales teams to identify opportunities and provide technical pre-sales support.
Work closely with R&D to communicate customer requirements, enhancement requests, and new technology needs.
Support design-signoff methodologies including:
DRC/LVS
Connectivity verification
Electrical rule checking
Thermal analysis
Signal Integrity (SI)
Power Integrity (PI)
Develop best practices, application notes, reference flows, and customer success methodologies.
Assist in defining future product direction for advanced packaging, 3D-IC, and chiplet technologies.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred) in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or related discipline with
10+ years of experience in semiconductor packaging, IC packaging, PCB, substrate, or interposer design.
Strong knowledge of:
Advanced package design methodologies
2.5D and 3D-IC integration
Chiplet-based architectures
Package manufacturing and assembly processes
High-speed signal design
Power delivery networks
Experience performing package layout, routing, constraint management, and package signoff.
Solid understanding of package stackups, bump planning, escape routing, and substrate technologies.
Excellent customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating across global teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Cadence Integrity 3D-IC Platform.
Experience with Cadence Sigrity and Clarity 3D Solver.
Hands-on experience with Cadence Allegro X APD.
Knowledge of UCIe, HBM, AI accelerator packaging, and heterogeneous integration.
Experience supporting foundry and OSAT design flows.
Understanding of semiconductor assembly, reliability, and manufacturing processes.
Travel Expectations: Approximately 2% to 5% travel , depending on customer demand and business needs.
The annual salary range for California is $162,400 to $301,600. 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.
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