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Job Overview:

The purpose of the role within the license compliance department is to serve as the technology lead and subject matter. Protection of intellectual property from a technological standpoint is central to this career opportunity. If you believe in being leveraging technology to address software non-compliance – then you have come to the right place.

Technology Road Map

• Drive the technology road map to innovate LC program in support of its initiatives and provide guidance on implementation to various teams.

• Strategic mindset and decision making in collaboration with key stakeholders to develop ways to detect unauthorized usage.

• Ability to assess root causes and produce plans to provide a solution.

LC Enforcement Support

• Ability to provide enforcement support while working alongside license compliance managers when speaking to customers with the goal of resolving non-compliance in a commercial context.

• Experience in engaging with customer’s IT personnel in addressing technology related subjects such as network and client/server architecture within a computing environment.

• Be able to provide support to legal counterparts when topics related to our enforcement activities, software products and licensing come up.

Application Integrations

• Oversee implementation of application integrations in partnering with R&D, product and software engineering teams (for existing product lines and acquisitions) for the purpose of protection of our intellectual property.

• Good understanding of the software release process for commercial level software.

• Manage technology vendors and triage issue reported by product teams and drive to resolution.

• Evangelize the compliance features among product teams to have them embed enhancements into our software products

• Track product teams adoption of new compliance features

  Job Responsibilities:

• Skilled at writing sensitive communications with regards to non-compliance: externally with the customer and internally with key stakeholders.

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills in support of license compliance process during a customer engagement

• Proficient in program management or Agile software development methodology.

• Ability to interface well with other departments such as legal, sales, and engineering teams

• Detail oriented in producing quality deliverables for an executive audience

• Manage resources and team of technology specialists to execute department initiatives

• Working experience with forensic tools used by the software license compliance industry - Desirable

  Job Qualifications:

• BA, emphasis in Business: Management Information Systems OR

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering or experience in job offered or related field.

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in a software license compliance department / software development

• Big 4 accounting firm experience servicing clients in the software license compliance industry

  Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Understanding of software license models on FlexLM.

• Understanding of Linux/Windows operating systems

• Understanding of computing environment and infrastructure such as networking, wifi, servers, virtual machines, computer endpoints, etc.

• Write Requirement Specifications in SMART (https://www.atlassian.com/blog/productivity/how-to-write-smart-goals#::text=The%20SMART%20in%20SMART%20goals,within%20a%20certain%20time%20frame.) for Engineering team and get them approved

  Additional Information:

  Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

  Travel: >10% (ensure to call out relevant travel %)

The annual salary range for California is $140,000 to $260,000. 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.

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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 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.

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.