Application Engineer – AI & Verification Solutions

**At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.** ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Semiconductor innovation is accelerating faster than ever, driven by AI, advanced computing, automotive systems, hyperscale infrastructure, and next-generation consumer devices. As designs become increasingly complex, verification challenges continue to grow in scale and sophistication. Cadence is the leader in computational software for intelligent system design, providing cutting-edge verification technologies including Xcelium™, Verisium™, Jasper™, Palladium™, Protium™, and AI-driven verification solutions. Our Application Engineering team partners with the world's most advanced semiconductor companies to help them overcome their toughest design and verification challenges. **About This Role** Cadence is seeking a highly motivated **Application Engineer** to join our Verification Solutions team. In this customer-facing role, you will work closely with one of Cadence’s strategic customers, helping them deploy and optimize advanced verification technologies including simulation, low-power verification, AI-driven verification workflows, and emerging verification methodologies. You will become part of a dedicated Cadence team supporting a leading semiconductor company while collaborating closely with Cadence Product Engineering, R&D, Product Management, and Solutions teams worldwide. This position provides a unique opportunity to influence customer success, drive adoption of advanced technologies, and contribute directly to the evolution of next-generation verification solutions. **Responsibilities** * Enable customer success through deployment and adoption of Cadence verification technologies. * Provide technical expertise in simulation, functional verification, and low-power verification methodologies. * Support and optimize verification environments based on Xcelium and related Cadence verification platforms. * Drive adoption of advanced verification solutions including: * Low Power Verification (UPF/CPF) * Coverage and Debug Technologies * AI-driven Verification and Productivity Solutions * Verification Analytics and Automation Flows * Diagnose and resolve complex customer technical issues. * Develop and deliver technical presentations, workshops, and training sessions. * Work directly with customer design and verification teams to improve verification efficiency and productivity. * Collaborate closely with Cadence R&D teams worldwide to investigate customer-reported issues and influence future product enhancements. * Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to customer deployment strategies. * Advocate customer requirements and feedback to product development organizations. * Participate in proof-of-concepts (POCs), benchmarking activities, and technology evaluations. **Required Qualifications** * B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. * 8\+ years of experience in semiconductor design, verification, or EDA applications engineering. * Strong understanding of digital design and verification methodologies. * Experience with SystemVerilog and UVM-based verification environments. * Experience debugging complex hardware designs and verification environments. * Good understanding of Low Power methodologies including UPF and power-aware verification concepts. * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. * Excellent communication and customer-facing skills. * Ability to work independently while collaborating across geographically distributed teams. * Fluent English communication skills. **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience with Cadence Xcelium, Verisium platforms. * Knowledge of Low Power verification methodologies and implementation flows. * Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Tcl, or Shell. * Familiarity with AI and Machine Learning applications in semiconductor verification. **Our Culture** * **Customer First** – We are committed to helping our customers achieve breakthrough results. * **Innovation Driven** – We continuously push the boundaries of semiconductor verification technology. * **Collaborative by Nature** – We work closely with customers, R&D, and product teams around the globe. * **Growth Mindset** – We are constantly learning, adapting, and improving. * **Passionate About Excellence** – We take pride in delivering technical excellence and business impact. **We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.** -------------------------------------------------------------------