[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Cadence Design jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Cadence Design · AUSTIN # Principal Application Engineer (STA - SignOff) AUSTIN Full-time Senior individual contributor $116,200 to $215,800 Operations Listed on Cadence Design’s official careers site. Posted October 14, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Cadence Design’s careers site →](https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/AUSTIN/Principal-Application-Engineer--STA---SignOff-_R56805) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Cadence Design](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/) / Principal Application Engineer (STA - SignOff) ## Job description At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. We are looking for a Principal Application Engineer responsible for providing pre-sales and post-sales technical support for the Digital Implementation and Signoff tools. The candidate will work closely with sales executives in supporting sales campaigns by delivering workshops, benchmarks, product demonstrations, methodology consultations and product support. ### Position also involves - Presenting to customers the technical capabilities of Cadence Digital Implementation and Signoff tools and flows (Synthesis, Place and Route, Timing/Physical/Power Signoff). - Recognizing opportunities for products at existing customers or potential customers, and working with account team to define and execute technical campaigns - Support technical evaluations/benchmarks and drive the process to deliver Cadence solutions implementations - Ongoing support and usage proliferation at existing customers (on/offsite) - Working closely with R&D on tools and methodology improvements - Create and contribute technical content for Cadence Online Support - Travel as required (up to 20%) The Position Requirements are… Strong knowledge of Digital Design Fundamentals, Semiconductor fundamentals and Static Timing Analysis is required Experience with ASIC digital implementation flows and tools is a plus Working knowledge of a scripting language TCL/Perl/Python Minimum BS-EE plus 8 to 10 year’s experience or MS-EE plus 6 to 8 year’s experience Core timing signoff expertise, advanced node STA, UPF & constraints debugging, hierarchical & 3DIC design STA and closure solutions Candidate should have strong customer-facing communication and problem solving skills - Strong personal drive for continuous learning and expanding professional skill sets - Strong verbal and written communication skills The annual salary range for California (Other than San Jose) is $116,200 to $215,800. - 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. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 14, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: AUSTIN - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $116,200 to $215,800[Apply on Cadence Design’s careers site →](https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/AUSTIN/Principal-Application-Engineer--STA---SignOff-_R56805) ## More jobs at Cadence Design ### [Sr. Principal Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/jobs/8331af34737a4ac36ac7/) AUSTIN ### [Sr. Principal Product Engineer, RTL-GDSII](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/jobs/716ad0926bf5d958eb95/) AUSTIN ### [DFT Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/jobs/f2f8b52a9bff821f7f50/) AUSTIN ### [Design Engineer II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/jobs/22527f087f7464e5e115/) AUSTIN ### [Field Marketing Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cadence-design/jobs/6475934b1ebd70dccadd/) AUSTIN ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Software Engineer Principal - Web Application](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/b77fed6a448b9d41ca8f/) BAE Systems · Broomfield, Colorado, United States ### [Senior Principal Engineer – Ground/Application Software](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/d104113d52c01e3cc368/) BAE Systems · Broomfield, Colorado, United States ### [STA Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/de1184a9e91939c47c4d/) Qualcomm · Santa Clara, California, United States of America ### [Staff Application Engineer – STA / Signoff](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/synopsys/jobs/e38e8b7260020fdf99b5/) Synopsys · Austin, Texas ### [CPU Server FV/CLP/STA engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/5213fbdd3d0381f8134c/) Qualcomm · Santa Clara, California, United States of America OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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