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Software Engineer II: Hardware Verification Compiler

Cadence Design Systems
September 28, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
EDA Jobs, Level - Mid-Career

Job Title

Software Engineer II: Hardware Verification Compiler

Role Summary

Join the Palladium Compiler Development team in Belo Horizonte to design and implement compiler technology for Cadence's Palladium emulation platform. The role focuses on scalable, high-performance compiler capabilities for model checking and structural checking of large electronic designs.

Work involves C/C++ development on Linux/Unix, debugging, collaboration with global engineering teams, and opportunities to apply multithreading and distributed computing techniques.

Experience Level

Mid-level (Software Engineer II). No explicit years-of-experience stated in the posting.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining compiler features and improving scalability and performance for large compile workloads.

  • Design and implement scalable software solutions for large compile workloads, including model checking and structural checking.
  • Develop, debug, test, and maintain production-quality C/C++ software on Linux/Unix.
  • Apply multithreading and distributed-computing techniques to improve compile throughput and scalability.
  • Collaborate with local and global teams on design, implementation, validation, and issue resolution.
  • Use debugging tools (e.g., gdb) and participate in performance tuning and profiling.

Requirements

Required technical skills and competencies; items labeled "Nice-to-have" are preferred but not mandatory.

  • Must-have: Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and databases.
  • Must-have: Proficiency in C++ and experience with gdb and general software development practices.
  • Must-have: Experience with Linux/Unix development environments.
  • Must-have: Strong communication skills in English and Portuguese.
  • Nice-to-have: Experience with multithreading or distributed computing for large-scale problems.
  • Nice-to-have: Exposure to build systems and version-control workflows.
  • Nice-to-have: Exposure to electronic design platforms and emulator/compiler tooling.

Education Requirements

Complete Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field. Coursework or familiarity with hardware description languages (Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL) is indicated.


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: 2026-09-25