Principal Application Engineer

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


Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise.

The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality.




Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health.




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




Job Title: Principal Solution Engineer


Location: Cork


Reports to: SE Director



Job Overview:

This role involves working closely with system architects, software developers, and quality assurance teams to ensure comprehensive security measures.

As part of the role, you will be required to write testcases to validate the system meets the security requirements as defined by the project requirements.





Job Responsibilities:

+ Implement and ensure compliance with ISO/SAE 21434 (cybersecurity) and ISO 26262 (functional safety) in automotive systems.



+ Conduct Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment for cybersecurity risks.



+ Develop and execute test cases to validate cybersecurity requirements.



+ Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security measures into product development.



+ Maintain documentation and ensure traceability of security requirements.



+ Support audits and assessments for regulatory compliance.




Required Skills & Qualifications

+ Five years’ experience working in semiconductor industry, with experience in either Cyber Security highly desired

+ Understanding of ISO/SAE 21434 standards .



+ Experience in automotive cybersecurity testing.



+ Proficiency in test case development and execution.




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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.



Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and 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.