Design Verification Architect / Director
Cadence Design Systems
Design Verification Architect / Director
Cadence Design Systems
Develops EDA software, IP, verification tools
Location
San Jose, CA and Austin, TX
Job Description
Responsibilities
As a Design Verification Team Director, lead and run the Processor Verification team, you will be responsible for the verification of microprocessor cores and their peripherals
Relevant experience in-order/out-of-order CPU cores and memory subsystem strongly preferred
Crafting verification plans and executing them to verify highly complex CPU designs.
You will implement simulation or emulation testbenches, assembly/C language diagnostics, assertion checkers or coverage monitors to meet target verification goals.
You will be responsible for coverage collection and closure
You will work closely with cross-functional teams (DV/Arch/Design/FW) to identify coverage scope
Tracking and reporting the work of 7-10 engineers
Required Skills and Experience:
17+ years of design verification experience
BS (or higher) in EE/Computer Engineering
Proven experience at leading/managing team.
Strong managerial, leadership and interpersonal skills
Excellent knowledge of computer architecture and design verification fundamentals
Thorough understanding of System Verilog, UVM, and other programming languages to build flexible and reusable complex testbenches
Exposure to scripting languages like Perl, Unix shell or similar languages
Experience with assembly language programming required
Experience with Formal Verification will be a plus
Experience with the development of fully automated flows
Experience with Gate Level Simulations
Excellent written and oral communication skills necessary
Knowledge of processor verification required
The annual salary range for California is $185,500 to $344,500. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.
Develops EDA software, IP, verification tools
Cadence Design Systems supplies software, hardware, and IP for electronic design automation (EDA) to help customers create advanced semiconductor chips and electronic systems. Its tools handle system design, verification, digital and analog IC design, and custom flows, while IP such as Tensilica processors and DSP cores can be licensed for integration into customer products. The offerings are delivered as software licenses with maintenance and support, plus IP licensing and occasional hardware-accelerated options. The company differentiates itself with a broad, end-to-end EDA portfolio and close collaboration with industry leaders to streamline the path from concept to silicon, aiming to help customers bring sophisticated silicon and electronics to market faster with lower risk and higher productivity.
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