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At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
The primary focus of Senior Principal Solutions Engineer is to support the adoption of Cadence Products to help Chip Designer Customers achieve superior performance for their Design PPA Goals. AE's are expected to possess Synthesis (logical and physical), Place and Route (primary focus) , STA / SDC skills and some experience supporting tapeouts. Experience with multivoltage design implementation and clock tree debugging is desirable.
In addition, Solutions Engineers are expected to be able to articulate design methodologies involving Cadence tools and be 'elevator talk' proficient in the full Cadence tool portfolio. Development time will be spent gaining expertise in additional, or specialization tools, broadening focus from product emphasis to methodology, Full Flow Implementation Training, and learning to leverage success . Full Flow Services Projects involves owning block implementation, top level implementation and Signoff focused efforts. Job exposure will be on RTL to GDSII delivery of projects. There's an opportunity to get involved in competitive benchmarking on complex blocks including CPUs, GPUs and DSP cores. These projects involve implementation in multiple technology nodes on standard foundry solutions. If you are looking to gain experience in methodology, product delivery, and working on cutting edge technology, this is the right role for you.
Position Requirements:
- 7+ years experience and a strong technical knowledge of company products.
- Design experience should include ASIC design using industry-standard hardware description languages (Verilog)
- Senior Level Applications Engineer position with Deep Cadence or Synopsys place and route tool knowledge (Physical Synthesis, PnR, CTS, Static Timing Analysis) experience and knowledge are required
- Innovate with Low Power and Multi-Voltage Design Techniques working with leading edge Wireless and Mobile Customers
- Senior level Design Engineer position supporting RTL-to-GDS implementation flows using Encounter Digitial Implementation Platform
- Manage strategic customer evaluations/benchmarks on Cadence's front-end solutions to establish technology differentiation and assert Cadence competitive advantages. Multiplex several issues and set priorities and exploit new technologies are essential for success in the position
We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
The primary focus of Senior Principal Solutions Engineer is to support the adoption of Cadence Products to help Chip Designer Customers achieve superior performance for their Design PPA Goals. AE's are expected to possess Synthesis (logical and physical), Place and Route (primary focus) , STA / SDC skills and some experience supporting tapeouts. Experience with multivoltage design implementation and clock tree debugging is desirable.
In addition, Solutions Engineers are expected to be able to articulate design methodologies involving Cadence tools and be 'elevator talk' proficient in the full Cadence tool portfolio. Development time will be spent gaining expertise in additional, or specialization tools, broadening focus from product emphasis to methodology, Full Flow Implementation Training, and learning to leverage success . Full Flow Services Projects involves owning block implementation, top level implementation and Signoff focused efforts. Job exposure will be on RTL to GDSII delivery of projects. There's an opportunity to get involved in competitive benchmarking on complex blocks including CPUs, GPUs and DSP cores. These projects involve implementation in multiple technology nodes on standard foundry solutions. If you are looking to gain experience in methodology, product delivery, and working on cutting edge technology, this is the right role for you.
Position Requirements:
- 7+ years experience and a strong technical knowledge of company products.
- Design experience should include ASIC design using industry-standard hardware description languages (Verilog)
- Senior Level Applications Engineer position with Deep Cadence or Synopsys place and route tool knowledge (Physical Synthesis, PnR, CTS, Static Timing Analysis) experience and knowledge are required
- Innovate with Low Power and Multi-Voltage Design Techniques working with leading edge Wireless and Mobile Customers
- Senior level Design Engineer position supporting RTL-to-GDS implementation flows using Encounter Digitial Implementation Platform
- Manage strategic customer evaluations/benchmarks on Cadence's front-end solutions to establish technology differentiation and assert Cadence competitive advantages. Multiplex several issues and set priorities and exploit new technologies are essential for success in the position
We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon Web Services23
- Raytheon6
- Dell Technologies6
- Intuit5
- Molex4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software16
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Manufacturing2
- Renewable Energy2
- Electronics & Hardware2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in principal solutions engineer jobs.
- 5 or more years of solutions engineering, sales engineering, or pre-sales experience in a B2B technology environment
- Proven ability to lead complex proof-of-concept engagements and technical evaluations for enterprise accounts
- Deep expertise in at least one platform category such as cloud infrastructure, CRM, cybersecurity, or data integration
- Strong executive presentation skills with experience delivering architecture walkthroughs to C-suite stakeholders
- Experience mentoring junior solutions engineers and contributing to team playbooks or enablement programs
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent demonstrated experience
Tips for Your Principal Solutions Engineer Job Search
Quantify your pre-sales impact on your resume
Principal solutions engineer resumes often look identical. Separate yours by quantifying deals closed with your technical support, proof-of-concept win rates, and the revenue tied to accounts you helped land or expand. Hiring managers scan for those numbers immediately.
Tailor your demo portfolio before applying
Many principal-level postings ask for a technical presentation or architecture walkthrough in the final round. Prepare a reusable demo environment in your specialty, whether that's Kubernetes, Salesforce, or a REST API stack, before you even send your first application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists principal solutions engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by your technical stack
Principal solutions engineer roles are highly stack-specific. A cloud-infrastructure opening at a hyperscaler demands different depth than a CRM-focused role at a SaaS vendor. Search by platform keyword, not just job title, so you apply only where your hands-on depth actually fits.
Prepare a whiteboard architecture walkthrough
Principal-level interviews almost always include a live system-design or solution-architecture exercise. Practice talking through a real integration challenge you solved, narrating your trade-off reasoning aloud. Interviewers at this level evaluate your thought process, not just your conclusion.
Negotiate scope, not just compensation
At the principal tier, your negotiation should address territory size, deal-stage involvement, and access to product roadmap input, not only base pay. Clarify which decisions you own independently versus which require sign-off before you accept any offer.
Principal Solutions Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most principal solutions engineers?
The companies hiring the most principal solutions engineers right now include Amazon Web Services, Raytheon, and Dell Technologies, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Enterprise cloud platforms and cybersecurity vendors consistently account for a large portion of principal-level openings.
How many principal solutions engineer jobs are remote?
About 72% of principal solutions engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the customer-facing nature of the role, which can often be performed without a fixed office. Pre-sales and post-sales overlay roles tend to have the highest remote availability, while roles tied to federal or regulated-industry accounts more frequently require on-site presence.
How do you become a principal solutions engineer?
Most people reach the principal level by starting as a solutions or sales engineer, building deep expertise in one technical domain, and then expanding into leading complex enterprise deals and mentoring peers. Getting comfortable with executive-level communication, running architecture reviews, and owning proof-of-concept strategy are the capabilities that typically separate principal candidates from senior ones.
Can you get hired as a principal solutions engineer without direct solutions engineering experience?
It is possible if you come from a closely adjacent background, such as technical account management, professional services, or software architecture, where you have regularly worked with sales cycles and explained complex systems to non-technical buyers. You will need to close the gap by building a portfolio of demo environments or case studies that show you can own the technical side of a deal independently.
What does the principal solutions engineer interview process look like?
The process typically moves through a recruiter screen, a technical depth interview with a senior engineer or architect, a live demonstration or proof-of-concept presentation to a mock customer panel, and a final round with sales leadership assessing your business acumen. At the principal level, interviewers pay close attention to how you handle ambiguous requirements and how clearly you explain architectural trade-offs under pressure.
Where can I find and apply to principal solutions engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to principal solutions engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your technical stack and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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