Software Architect, Physical Verification

Job Title

Software Architect, Physical Verification

Role Summary

Senior software architect in R&D focused on building and validating software for physical verification of advanced semiconductor nodes. The role drives architecture and implementation of robust tools used in design and manufacturing verification flows.

Work with a geographically distributed engineering team to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions for complex mathematical and geometric verification problems.

Experience Level

Senior-level. The posting specifies a Masters degree plus 10+ years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include developing, validating, and supporting software used for physical verification of semiconductor devices.

• Design, develop, and implement software components and systems for physical verification.
• Validate, maintain, and document software to ensure reliability and accuracy.
• Solve complex mathematical and geometric problems related to verification algorithms.
• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with global team members to integrate components and deliver releases.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and desirable additional capabilities.

• Must-have: Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming languages.
• Must-have: Solid problem-solving skills and experience tackling technical challenges in software development.
• Must-have: Effective written and verbal communication for cross-team collaboration.
• Nice-to-have: Exceptional mathematics background for addressing complex geometric problems.
• Nice-to-have: Domain expertise in physical verification or computational geometry.
• Nice-to-have: Experience developing engineering or scientific application software and quickly learning new technologies.

Education Requirements

Master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering is specified. The posting requires 10+ years of related work 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.