Job Description

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

About Us Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality. With the integration of ChipStack, we are redefining the industry by bringing agentic AI capabilities directly into the silicon development lifecycle. Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health. At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially minded Product Engineer to drive the Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy and manage customer engagements for our groundbreaking agentic AI product suite. In this role, you will act as the critical nexus between our cutting-edge technology and our customers' most pressing business needs. You are highly technical—capable of deeply understanding AI-driven chip design and verification flows—yet highly business-savvy, with a talent for positioning complex products in the market. You will collaborate closely with Research & Development (R&D) and Field Application Engineers (FAEs) to orchestrate successful product evaluations, secure technical wins, and accelerate widespread adoption of our AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities * Own and manage end-to-end customer engagements, acting as the primary GTM driver for our agentic AI and LLM-driven EDA products.

• Serve as the strategic bridge between customers, Field Application Engineers (FAEs), and R&D, ensuring that technical evaluations are executed flawlessly and feedback is operationalized.
• Blend deep technical knowledge of semiconductor design with strong business acumen to articulate product value propositions, ROI, and competitive differentiation to engineering leaders and executives.
• Engage directly with early adopters and key customers to understand their specific design workflows, translating their requirements into actionable roadmaps for the R&D team.
• Develop high-impact technical collateral, product presentations, and deployment playbooks to empower the sales and FAE teams in the field.
• Maintain current knowledge of advancements in AI-powered hardware design, EDA trends, and market dynamics to actively participate in shaping the product's strategic direction.

Required Qualifications * Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field (an MBA or equivalent business experience is a strong plus) with 12+ Years experience.

• Proven expertise in a Product Engineering, Technical Marketing, or Field Application Engineering (FAE) role within the semiconductor or Electronic Design Automation (EDA) industry.
• Solid technical foundation in ASIC design flows, hardware verification (Verilog, SystemVerilog), and an understanding of modern ML/LLM technologies.
• Demonstrated track record of managing complex technical customer engagements and successfully executing Go-To-Market (GTM) initiatives.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the unique ability to translate dense, highly technical concepts into compelling business value.
• Self-motivated, with a proactive approach to cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, and driving projects forward in a fast-paced environment.

The Cadence Advantage * The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in an environment that encourages you to be creative, innovative, and to make an impact.

• Cadence’s employee-friendly policies focus on the physical and mental well-being of employees, career development, providing opportunities for learning, and celebrating success in recognition of specific needs of the employees.
• The unique “One Cadence – One Team” culture promotes collaboration within and across teams to ensure customer success.
• Multiple avenues of learning and development available for employees to explore as per their specific requirement and interests.
• You get to work with a diverse team of passionate, dedicated, and talented individuals who go above and beyond for our customers, our communities, and each other—every day.

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