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Lead Design Engineer

Cadence Design Systems
August 19, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Shanghai, China
Verification Jobs, Level - Senior

Job Title

Lead Design Engineer

Role Summary

As a Lead Design Engineer you will coordinate design and verification activities to deliver robust, well-verified ASIC/SoC blocks. You will work closely with local design and verification teams and with global stakeholders to define verification scope, test plans, and project execution.

Hands-on experience with interface protocols and processor integration will support integration and verification tasks.

Experience Level

Senior-level (lead). No specific years-of-experience requirement provided.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

  • Lead coordination between design and verification teams to define and implement verification strategies.
  • Ensure comprehensive test coverage through directed tests, constrained-random techniques, and coverage-driven verification.
  • Develop and enforce verification methodology and quality standards.
  • Act as liaison between local teams and global stakeholders to align schedules, requirements, and deliverables.
  • Support integration of processor IPs and high-speed interfaces into SoC designs.

Requirements

Core requirements and preferred skills:

  • Must-have: Hands-on experience with protocols such as AMBA, PCIe, USB, MIPI, or DDR/LPDDR.
  • Must-have: Proven experience working with design and verification teams and defining verification methodology and test coverage.
  • Must-have: Strong communication skills for coordinating across local and global teams.
  • Nice-to-have: ARM or RISC-V processor integration experience.

Education Requirements

Not specified.


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.

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Date Posted: 2026-08-19