Sr Hardware Sales Executive I

Sales Leader For Hardware Assisted Verification

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. The Cadence North America sales organization continues to grow the Hardware assisted verification segment with Cadence's Palladium and Protium products and is currently looking for a sales leader to continue this strong Hardware solution growth with our customers and prospects. In this role you will work closely with Account Executives and Applications Engineering management, coordinating sales efforts to address Hardware assisted verification opportunities with automotive, AI / ML, 5G, Hyperscalers and other high growth market segments. The candidate will have a strong sales background, strong leadership abilities, success working in a matrix environment, along with technical background with semiconductor / electronics systems simulation solutions. These experiences will be leveraged to help educate sales teams and drive successful hardware sales campaigns for both existing and new customers.

Ideal Requirements :

• 10 plus years of experience in either the semiconductor or electronics systems ecosystem
• 5 plus years of direct sales and business development experience
• Experience forecasting (SFDC) and achieving quarterly Booking and Revenue goals
• Ability in structuring, negotiating, and closing hardware product contracts
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
• Self-motivated and results-driven
• Creative business thinking
• Western US time zone based
• Ability to travel

Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our shared passion for solving the world's toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence. Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.