Product Validation Engineer - Virtuoso

Job Title

Product Validation Engineer - Virtuoso

Role Summary

Responsible for quality engineering of the Cadence Virtuoso product line. The role develops analog and mixed-signal test designs, implements test methodologies, creates test specifications and automated test cases, and verifies schematic-to-routing tool functionality and interfaces.

The engineer will automate regressions, build test tools and scripts, debug issues, and collaborate with global R&D, product engineering, and release teams to improve product quality.

Experience Level

Entry-level — approximately 1–2 years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include designing tests, automating validation, and coordinating with engineering teams.

• Develop analog and mixed-signal circuits to exercise Virtuoso schematic-to-routing workflows and interfaces.
• Create test methodologies, specifications and detailed test cases.
• Implement and maintain automated regression suites; monitor test results and report defects.
• Build scripts and small tools to automate testing tasks (scripting in Python, Perl, etc.).
• Debug functional and integration issues in tools and flows.
• Collaborate with global R&D, product engineering, software release teams, and customers to reproduce and resolve issues.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and attributes, plus a few preferred skills.

• Must-have: Strong understanding of analog circuit design methodologies and solid debugging skills.
• Must-have: Practical scripting experience (Python, Perl) to develop test automation and tools.
• Must-have: Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team; strong English communication.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with AI/ML applied to validation or test automation.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with Cadence SKILL and Unix environments.
• Nice-to-have: Understanding of QA methodologies and test automation best practices.

Education Requirements

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, VLSI design engineering, or a closely related field, with about 1–2 years of industry experience. (If no degree, equivalent practical experience in analog/VLSI validation is typically acceptable.)

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.