Signal and Power Integrity Sr Principal Application Engineer

SAN JOSE Until 9/29/2026 12+ years exp First posted May 7, 2026 Last posted July 31, 2026
Job description

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

The candidate will work closely with Sales Account Managers and technical field application engineers supporting technical campaigns by delivering workshops, product demonstrations, training, and onsite support. The candidate should have expert-level knowledge of the Cadence toolset and/or equivalent competitor toolsets in the context of multiple flows including high speed signal and/or power design, signal and power integrity. Design experience and industry knowledge of Signal, Power, and Thermal analysis for IC, package, and PCB designs are required.

The candidate needs to have the ability to analyze customer's environment and evaluate appropriate engineering solutions. Be knowledgeable and aware of competitive technologies. Anticipates technical issues and develops creative solutions before they become a problem. Takes technical lead on wide range of projects. Ability to understand high speed, high performance signal and power integrity related issues, and work with peers and other business groups.  Able to work on-site with customers without supervision. Able to communicate effectively with Cadence R&D, Product Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and with Cadence customers. Understands customer success criteria and is committed to ensuring customer success. 

Requirements: 

Master’s or Ph.D. degree (preferred) in Electrical or Electronics Engineering with 12+ years related experience.  In-depth knowledge of EDA industry with strong background in Signal Integrity, Power Integrity, Electromagnetics, Thermal, and RF related to Package and PCB Design are required.  Candidate should have experience in Cadence Allegro platform tools including: Sigrity, Clarity, Celsius, PCB Editor, IC Package, or competitive tools in these areas.  The candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Ability to present and clearly articulate solutions individually, and in front of medium to large groups is essential.

Prefer a US citizen or a Green Card

The annual salary range for California is $143,500 to $266,500. 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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About this role

Summary

Lead technical support, analysis, and solutions for high-speed signal and power integrity.

Job title

Signal and Power Integrity Sr Principal Application Engineer

Experience level

12+ years

Minimum experience

12+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

On-site in SAN JOSE, USA, with possible remote options

Salary

$144k–$267k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Electrical Engineeringsignal integritypower integrityelectromagneticsthermal analysisCadence Allegro tools

Preferred skills

communicationpresentation

Specializations

signal integritypower integrityelectromagneticsthermal analysisPCB design
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Jose, CA, USA

On-site City