Lead Design Engineer – UCIe Verification
Cadence Design SystemsJob Title
Lead Design Engineer – UCIe Verification
Role Summary
Responsible for verification of UCIe Controller IP and die-to-die/chiplet interconnect solutions within the Design Verification team in Bangalore. The role focuses on developing scalable SystemVerilog/UVM verification environments, validating protocol scenarios, driving coverage closure, and debugging regressions to deliver high-quality IP.
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Experience Level
Senior – requires 5+ years of design verification experience focused on IP or subsystem verification.
Responsibilities
The candidate will own verification activities for UCIe controller IP and related interconnect solutions:
- Design and implement SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches and reusable UVM components.
- Develop verification plans, constrained-random tests, and functional/code coverage strategies.
- Verify complex protocol scenarios and implement assertions (SVA).
- Drive coverage closure and sign-off for IP releases.
- Debug regressions and failures using industry-standard simulators and debug tools.
- Collaborate with design, architecture, validation, and cross-functional teams.
Requirements
Must-have skills and experience:
- 5+ years of hands-on design verification experience with ownership of IP or subsystem-level verification.
- Expertise in SystemVerilog, UVM, constrained-random verification, and functional/code coverage.
- Experience writing assertions (SVA) and performing protocol verification and debug.
- Experience developing reusable UVM testbench components and verification infrastructure.
- Familiarity with industry-standard simulators/debug environments such as Cadence Xcelium or equivalent.
- Ability to analyze complex specifications and translate requirements into verification scenarios.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with UCIe, chiplet, or die-to-die interconnect protocol verification.
Education Requirements
BE / BTech / ME / MTech / MS in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
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.
