Senior Software Engineer - Low Power Verification
Cadence Design SystemsJob Title
Senior Software Engineer - Low Power Verification
Role Summary
Develop and deploy low-power verification software for the Palladium and Protium emulation and prototyping platforms. The role focuses on UPF waveform generation, UPF debug tools, and unifying UPF flows across products.
Work closely with R&D, product engineering, and application engineering teams to deliver robust, high-performance verification solutions.
Experience Level
Senior-level. Typical background: 4+ years (BS), or equivalent experience; see Education Requirements for full guidance.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include:
- Improve performance and correctness of UPF waveform generation across the Parallel Partition Compiler (PPC) and Modular Compiler (MC) flows, including Dielet UPF support.
- Enhance SAGE-based UPF debug with Verisium for better performance and usability.
- Develop AI-assisted, Verisium-integrated UPF debug tools to reduce time-to-root-cause for low-power design issues.
- Collaborate with R&D, PE, and AE teams to deploy UPF solutions across AVIP, UVMA, MC, and Dielets (2- and 4-state UPF).
- Consolidate and unify UPF debug across Palladium and Protium platforms.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience:
- Working knowledge of IEEE 1801 UPF and RTL languages: Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL.
- Strong debugging and root-cause analysis using logs, waveforms, traces, testcases, and user reports.
- Ability to read, review, and reason about C++ code and object-oriented designs.
- Scripting experience in Perl, Tcl/Tk, and/or Python.
- Fluency with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude, Cursor) and ability to critically evaluate AI output.
Education Requirements
BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 4+ years' experience; MS with 2+ years; PhD with 1+ year; or equivalent practical experience. Fields explicitly mentioned: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering.
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.
