Semiconductor innovation is accelerating faster than ever, driven by AI, advanced computing, automotive systems, hyperscale infrastructure, and next-generation consumer devices. As designs become increasingly complex, verification challenges continue to grow in scale and sophistication.
Cadence is the leader in computational software for intelligent system design, providing cutting-edge verification technologies including Xcelium™, Verisium™, Jasper™, Palladium™, Protium™, and AI-driven verification solutions. Our Application Engineering team partners with the world's most advanced semiconductor companies to help them overcome their toughest design and verification challenges.
About This Role
Cadence is seeking a highly motivated Application Engineer to join our Verification Solutions team. In this customer-facing role, you will work closely with one of Cadence’s strategic customers, helping them deploy and optimize advanced verification technologies including simulation, low-power verification, AI-driven verification workflows, and emerging verification methodologies.
You will become part of a dedicated Cadence team supporting a leading semiconductor company while collaborating closely with Cadence Product Engineering, R&D, Product Management, and Solutions teams worldwide.
This position provides a unique opportunity to influence customer success, drive adoption of advanced technologies, and contribute directly to the evolution of next-generation verification solutions.
Responsibilities
- Enable customer success through deployment and adoption of Cadence verification technologies.
- Provide technical expertise in simulation, functional verification, and low-power verification methodologies.
- Support and optimize verification environments based on Xcelium and related Cadence verification platforms.
- Drive adoption of advanced verification solutions including:
- Low Power Verification (UPF/CPF)
- Coverage and Debug Technologies
- AI-driven Verification and Productivity Solutions
- Verification Analytics and Automation Flows
- Diagnose and resolve complex customer technical issues.
- Develop and deliver technical presentations, workshops, and training sessions.
- Work directly with customer design and verification teams to improve verification efficiency and productivity.
- Collaborate closely with Cadence R&D teams worldwide to investigate customer-reported issues and influence future product enhancements.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and contribute to customer deployment strategies.
- Advocate customer requirements and feedback to product development organizations.
- Participate in proof-of-concepts (POCs), benchmarking activities, and technology evaluations.
Required Qualifications
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 8+ years of experience in semiconductor design, verification, or EDA applications engineering.
- Strong understanding of digital design and verification methodologies.
- Experience with SystemVerilog and UVM-based verification environments.
- Experience debugging complex hardware designs and verification environments.
- Good understanding of Low Power methodologies including UPF and power-aware verification concepts.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating across geographically distributed teams.
- Fluent English communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Cadence Xcelium, Verisium platforms.
- Knowledge of Low Power verification methodologies and implementation flows.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Tcl, or Shell.
- Familiarity with AI and Machine Learning applications in semiconductor verification.
Our Culture
- Customer First – We are committed to helping our customers achieve breakthrough results.
- Innovation Driven – We continuously push the boundaries of semiconductor verification technology.
- Collaborative by Nature – We work closely with customers, R&D, and product teams around the globe.
- Growth Mindset – We are constantly learning, adapting, and improving.
- Passionate About Excellence – We take pride in delivering technical excellence and business impact.
Skills Required
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 8+ years experience in semiconductor design, verification, or EDA applications engineering
- Strong understanding of digital design and verification methodologies
- Experience with SystemVerilog and UVM-based verification environments
- Experience debugging complex hardware designs and verification environments
- Good understanding of Low Power methodologies including UPF and power-aware verification concepts
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating across geographically distributed teams
- Fluent English communication skills
- Experience with Cadence Xcelium and Verisium platforms
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Tcl, or Shell
- Familiarity with AI and Machine Learning applications in semiconductor verification
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What We Do
Cadence enables electronic systems and semiconductor companies to create the innovative end products that are transforming the way people live, work and play. Cadence® software, hardware and IP are used by customers to deliver products to market faster. The company's Intelligent System Design strategy helps customers develop differentiated products—from chips to boards to intelligent systems—in mobile, consumer, cloud, data center, automotive, aerospace, IoT, industrial and other market segments. Cadence is listed as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For.
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