Cadence Design Systems
Website:
cadence.com
Job details:
Job Title: Principal Software Engineer – VIP (Verification IP)
Location: Noida
Experience: 7-10 yrs
Job Summary
We are looking for a Principal Engineer for our Verification IP (VIP) team to design and develop high-quality VIP solutions for next-generation high-speed protocols. The role involves working on architecture, development, and validation of protocol-compliant VIPs.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, design, and develop Verification IP (VIP) for industry-standard protocols.
- Lead development of VIP using SystemVerilog/UVM methodologies
- Define verification strategies, test plans, and coverage models
- Drive protocol compliance, debugging, and performance optimization
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
- Work on customer issues, feature enhancements, and next-gen protocol adoption
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong expertise in SystemVerilog and UVM-based verification
- Proven experience in VIP development / protocol verification
- Deep understanding of one or more protocols:
- PCIe , Ethernet, CXL, UCIe, UALink
- Strong debugging skills at protocol and transaction level
- Experience with coverage-driven verification, assertions (SVA), and scoreboarding
- Familiarity with simulation tools (Xcelium/VCS/Questa)
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to AI/ML-driven verification or Python-based automation
- Experience in performance analysis and system-level validation
- Knowledge of Formal Verification concepts is a plus
- Prior experience in customer-facing or product engineering roles
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge high-speed protocols and next-gen standards
- Opportunity to contribute to industry-leading VIP products
- Collaborative environment with global semiconductor leaders
- Strong career growth into technical leadership and architecture roles
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