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Product Validation Engineer II - Hardware Verification Quality Assurance (QA)

Cadence Design Systems
September 25, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
DFT Jobs, Level - Mid-Career

Job Title

Product Validation Engineer II - Hardware Verification Quality Assurance (QA)

Role Summary

Join the ATPG/DFT and Fault Emulation team within the HSV group to validate hardware verification software for Palladium emulation platforms. The role is based in Belo Horizonte and focuses on test plan design, automation, and collaboration with R&D and validation teams.

This is an engineering validation role working on Linux-based test infrastructure, test automation, and release support for EDA/VLSI verification features.

Experience Level

Mid-level - approximately 2+ years of relevant software testing or validation experience.

Responsibilities

Primary duties include creating and maintaining automated validation for hardware verification features and supporting product releases.

  • Design and execute software validation and test plans for new features.
  • Debug issues with R&D and improve test coverage and quality metrics.
  • Develop tools and scripts for test generation, execution, result analysis, and reporting.
  • Create and maintain Linux-based test infrastructure and automation.
  • Coordinate with the Validation team to support releases and validation workflows.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience for successful performance in this role.

  • Minimum ~2 years experience in software testing or validation.
  • Experience with EDA and VLSI design; familiarity with Verilog and VHDL.
  • Proficiency with scripting in Tcl or Python.
  • Experience working in Unix/Linux environments and maintaining test infrastructure.
  • Strong spoken and written English and Portuguese.

Nice-to-have:

  • Experience with version control systems.
  • C++ programming knowledge.
  • Familiarity with ISO 26262 and DFT/ATPG flows.
  • Experience with CI systems such as Jenkins.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.


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: 2026-09-23