Design Engineering Architect – Systems and Interfaces
Cadence Design Systems · Posted Nov 4, 2026
- San Jose, California, United States
- $186K–$345K per year
- 8+ years
Lead technical architecture for Cadence interface IP integration in customer SoCs, driving pre‑ and post‑sales engagements and product definition.
Compensation
The annual salary range for California is $185,500 to $344,500. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical authority for Cadence interface controllers and system‑level IP integration in customer engagements.
- Lead resolution of critical customer issues and escalations, coordinating with development engineering, sales, marketing, and customer support teams on pre‑sales and post‑sales engagements.
- Develop reference designs, technical collateral, and application notes for IP integration, SoC design, and verification.
- Develop and deliver training for customers and field application engineers.
- Provide advanced technical guidance to customers, support teams, and field application engineers on IP integration, configuration, and system‑level deployment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
- Master's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science