Principal Software Engineer

Role Summary

The Principal Software Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing advanced verification environments primarily using UVM. The role involves pre-silicon verification to ensure the functional correctness and performance of system-level solutions.

Experience Level

Mid-level; 5-10 years of experience in verification of IPs, Digital Designs, and SoCs is required.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities include:

• Design and implement a flexible verification environment.
• Define verification strategies from IP to top digital integration.
• Create test plans for unit-level and chip-level verification.
• Debug failures and drive timely resolution.
• Develop tools and test benches to execute test plans.
• Analyze code coverage and functional coverage, while closing coverage gaps.
• Define and develop formal verification environments as needed.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience include:

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 5-10 years of experience in verification of IPs, Digital Design, and SoCs.
• Strong experience with design and verification methodologies (SVA, UVM/OVM).
• In-depth knowledge of Verilog and System Verilog HDL.
• Experience with simulators and waveform debugging tools.
• Strong scripting skills, preferably in Python.

Nice-to-have skills include:

• Experience with formal verification.
• Knowledge of EDA tools (e.g., Cadence Xcelium).
• Programming experience in C, C++, or Shell scripting.

Education Requirements

Education requirements are a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering 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.