Design Engineer II
Cadence Design SystemsJob Title
Design Engineer II
Role Summary
Engineer II responsible for developing verification infrastructure and advanced verification flows for processor/SoC blocks. Works with RTL, microarchitecture, and software teams to deliver verification aligned with ISA and integration requirements.
Experience Level
Mid-level (Engineer II). Years of experience not specified.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include building verification environments, advancing verification methodologies, and collaborating across teams.
- Develop simulation testbenches in C/C++ and RTL and lead development of reusable UVM environments.
- Design and maintain verification infrastructure and automation for simulation and regression flows.
- Champion integration of formal verification techniques and AI-driven coverage analysis into verification flows.
- Partner with microarchitecture, RTL design, and software teams to align verification plans with ISA and integration requirements.
- Verify processor pipelines, memory subsystems, and ISA implementations to ensure correctness and coverage.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and proven experience.
- Proven experience with SystemVerilog and UVM.
- Proficiency in C/C++ for architectural modeling and simulation.
- Experience with processor integration (for example, RISC-V or ARM).
- Familiarity with industry-standard protocols such as AMBA and PCIe.
- Scripting experience for verification automation (Perl, Python, or Tcl).
- Demonstrated track record verifying complex pipelines, memory subsystems, or ISA implementations.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across architecture, RTL, and software teams.
Education Requirements
B.Tech or M.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE).
About the Company
Company: Cadence Design Systems
Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA
Cadence Design Systems is a global electronic design automation company that provides software, hardware, and intellectual property for designing advanced semiconductor chips. With over 25 years in the industry, Cadence is known for its innovative technology solutions and has been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. The company is dedicated to solving complex technical challenges in order to enable customers to create revolutionary products and experiences.
