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.
We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.Skills Required
- 17+ years of design verification experience
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
- Proven experience leading or managing a team
- Strong managerial, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent knowledge of computer architecture and design verification fundamentals
- Thorough understanding of SystemVerilog and UVM
- Experience with programming languages for building complex testbenches
- Experience with scripting languages such as Perl or Unix shell
- Assembly language programming experience
- Experience developing fully automated verification flows
- Experience with gate-level simulations
- Knowledge of processor verification
- Experience with in-order or out-of-order CPU cores and memory subsystems
- Formal verification experience
Cadence Design Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cadence Design Systems and has not been reviewed or approved by Cadence Design Systems.
-
Equity Value & Accessibility — A discounted ESPP with a lookback feature and equity included in total compensation make ownership broadly accessible and potentially meaningful. Structured compensation at an industry leader adds predictability to equity participation.
-
Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as solid, with mental‑health/EAP and fertility support enhancing the offering. The breadth across core care and family‑building needs strengthens the healthcare package.
-
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Global Recharge Days, volunteer time off, and companywide breaks indicate a comprehensive time‑off framework. In addition, many salaried roles are described as having flexible or generous PTO policies.
Cadence Design Systems Insights
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.
