Principal Design Engineer

About the role

Cadence is looking for a Design Verification expert with strong subsystem and SOC-level verification experience. This role involves developing SV UVM-based testbenches, mentoring teammates, and independently handling verification of complex modules or significant SOC/subsystem components. You will define verification methodologies, lead metric-driven verification, and collaborate across teams to meet delivery timelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and architect scalable SV-UVM verification environments from scratch.
• Define verification architecture, strategy, and test plans for subsystem/SOC projects.
• Write, execute, and debug test cases to achieve functional and code coverage goals.
• Mentor junior engineers to develop them into independent verification engineers.
• Follow a systematic, metric-driven verification approach with meticulous attention to quality and completeness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architecture, design, and customers, to meet project deadlines.
• Work on ARM-based designs and verify complex modules or subsystems.
• Develop C-based test cases for SOC verification.

Requirements

• Experience in subsystem/SOC-level verification projects.
• In-depth knowledge of SystemVerilog (SV) and UVM.
• Expertise in architecting and developing scalable verification environments.
• Strong experience in verification test plan development and test case coding.
• Proficiency in C-based test case development.
• Strong knowledge of AMBA protocols (AXI, ACE, APB, AHB).
• Good knowledge of at least one of the following protocols: USB, PCIE, Ethernet, DDR, or LPDDR.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a disciplined, methodical approach.
• Ability to work with stakeholders across cross-functional teams (architecture, design, internal/external customers).
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.
• Self-driven, committed, and able to work in a fast-paced project environment.

Desirable Skills

• Prior experience with Cadence tools and flows.
• Familiarity with ARM/CPU architectures.
• Experience with assembly language programming.
• Knowledge of protocols like UART, I2C, SPI, or JTAG.
• Embedded C code development and debug experience.
• Formal verification experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, planning, and presentation skills.

Qualities

• Strong positive attitude and ability to work in a team.
• Self-motivated and willing to take on additional responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and productively in a dynamic environment.