Lead Design Engineer - Verification
Cadence Design SystemsJob Title
Lead Design Engineer - Verification
Role Summary
Work as a hands-on VLSI design verification engineer on SoC and IP verification for customer projects. Collaborate with local design teams and global stakeholders to define verification strategy, execute verification plans, and close coverage and regression goals.
Contribute to verification methodology and reusable environments to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
Experience Level
Senior-level (Lead). The posting specifies 3–5 years of hands-on VLSI/SOC design verification experience.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include planning and executing verification for SoC and IP, debugging complex issues, and coordinating with customers and internal teams.
- Develop and execute verification plans for SoC and IP blocks to ensure design intent and testability.
- Perform RTL verification using industry-standard methodologies (e.g., UVM, SystemVerilog).
- Participate in coverage analysis, regression testing, and closure of verification goals.
- Collaborate with design engineers to debug complex issues and optimize verification strategies.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of verification environments and reusable testbenches.
- Work closely with customer and internal engineering teams to deliver support and service for project execution.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills are listed below; preferred items are indicated.
- 3–5 years of experience in VLSI/SOC design verification (RTL verification).
- Strong expertise in SystemVerilog and UVM.
- Experience with verification tools and regression environments.
- Hands-on experience with one or more protocols: AMBA, PCIe, USB, MIPI, DDR/LPDDR.
- Ability to perform coverage-driven verification and close verification metrics.
- Nice-to-have: ARM or RISC-V processor integration experience.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (the posting specifies Bachelor’s or Master’s).
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.
