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Cadence Design Systems

Develops EDA software, IP, verification tools

Lead Design Engineer

Silicon & ASIC DesignUpdated on Nov 7
Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A B.E., B.Tech, or M.Tech degree and 5–8 years of experience as a digital design engineer.
  • Strong knowledge of digital design fundamentals and Verilog/SystemVerilog.
  • Solid knowledge of Lint/CDC tools and the ability to set up flows from scratch.
  • Knowledge of creating synthesis constraints and Static Timing Analysis; familiarity with synthesis tools is a plus.
  • Familiarity with simulation tools such as Xcelium and Verisium to support verification.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl.
  • Ability to innovate and automate repetitive tasks.
  • Good communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Design and integrate IPs in SoC based on high-level architectural specifications from customers.
  • Perform Lint/CDC checks on the design for quality assurance and resolve related issues.
  • Create synthesis constraints for the design at the IP and SoC level and perform basic synthesis for Power, Performance, and Area optimization.
  • Create detailed microarchitectural specification documents for the design.
  • Support the verification team with test plan creation, coverage analysis, and feature debugging.
  • Support the physical design team as needed for design implementation.
  • Implement innovative solutions to automate repetitive tasks.
  • Collaborate within and across teams for effective project execution.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with AMBA protocols and other ARM IPs.
  • Experience with high-speed IPs such as PCIe, Ethernet, and DDR.
  • Familiarity with synthesis tools.

About the Company

Cadence Design Systems

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.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Jose, CA
Founded
1988

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