Cadence ยท 2 days ago
Lead Field Service Engineer (R52746/pdb)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $160K/yr
4+ years expCadence is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support their industry-leading hardware emulation platforms. In this customer-facing role, you will provide hands-on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting support at customer sites across the U.S., primarily focusing on the Atlanta data center and additional locations in the Eastern United States.
AerospaceElectronic Design Automation (EDA)HardwareMobileSemiconductorSoftware
Hiring Manager
Ken Smith
Responsibilities
Act as the primary hardware support contact for assigned customer sites
Install, configure, and reconfigure new and existing emulation systems
Troubleshoot and repair hardware, firmware, Linux/Unix, and networking issues
Proactively identify system risks and implement corrective actions
Coordinate replacement parts and schedule maintenance with customers
Accurately document service activities, issues, and resolutions
Build strong, long-term customer relationships through proactive support
Manage inventory and track hardware assets
Collaborate with Field Service and cross-functional Cadence teams to improve processes and service quality
Qualification
Required
BS degree a minimum of 4 years of experience OR MS degree + 2 years of experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of Linux/Unix systems
Proven hardware and software troubleshooting experience
Strong documentation and organizational skills
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
Valid U.S. driver's license and passport
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including short-notice service events
Preferred
Board- or system-level debug and repair experience
Hands-on experience with liquid-cooled systems
Linux shell proficiency (grep, sed, awk, find, etc.)
Scripting experience (Python, Perl, Bash, sh, tcsh, csh)
Networking experience with routers, switches, and firewalls
Strong network troubleshooting skills
Company
Cadence
Cadence is a market leader in AI and digital twins, pioneering the application of computational software to accelerate innovation in the engineering design of silicon to systems.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown1998-02-20IPO
Leadership Team
Paul Cunningham
Senior Vice President and General Manager
Tom Beckley
Senior Vice President, Custom IC & PCB Group
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