Cadence

Senior AE, SerDes Design IP

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerCadence
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted30 Sep 2026

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

The Cadence IP team develops industry leading IPs that enable customers in a variety of markets - from the endpoint to

the edge to the cloud. At Cadence we’re helping set the standard on IP products that get integrated in SoCs that power the

world’s Data Centers, Automobiles, Cloud and Wireless Systems. We offer amazing opportunities to grow, no matter

where you are in your career.

We are growing our Serdes Applications team and we are looking for smart, energetic, collaborative and creative people

to help us lead the industry with our IP products. At Cadence, we believe in embracing diverse ideas and striving for

excellence in all that we do. Do you want to make a difference and be challenged? Join the High-Performance Culture at

Cadence.

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As a Senior Applications Engineer, you will use your knowledge of different high-speed interface standards such as PCIe,

CXL, Ethernet and USB to provide technical pre-sales support to win design IP business. Showcase the performance of the

IP through demos at industry events. This role offers the benefit of both technical growth and business skill development.

You will be part of the Technical Field Organization helping educate customers and providing solutions to them using our

Serdes IP portfolio. As you grow into more senior roles, you will use your knowledge of different high-speed interface

standards to architect solutions for customers using Cadence IPs. Our serial interface PHY and controller IPs are used in

data centers, mobile devices, automobiles and consumer devices. Cadence offers great benefits and has a friendly hybrid

work policy.

Responsibilities include:

 Technical pre-sales of High-Speed Interface IP, including PCIe, CXL and Ethernet PHY and Controllers

 Present Cadence’s IP portfolio and capabilities to prospective customers

 Work closely with IP Sales staff, marketing and R&D teams to win opportunities

 Provide quick-turn product specific technical support to customers, field teams, architects and designers

 Write application notes and articles for internal and/or external publication

 Travel to customer sites may be required occasionally

Qualifications:

 BS in EE, CE or related equivalent with 2+ years of relevant work experience or MS in EE, CE or equivalent

 Individual leadership and initiative to manage pre-sales accounts

 Excellent presentation skills and verbal/written communication skills is a must

Nice to have:

 Experience on high-speed interface controller and/or PHY design/verification

 Working knowledge of high-speed interface PHY

 Knowledge of one or more high speed interface protocols – PCIe, CXL, UCIe, Ethernet, USB, MIPI, 112G, 56G

 Lab validation or demo setup experience

The annual salary range for California is $84,000 to $156,000. 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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