Cadence Design Systems Inc. is looking for a motivated Software Engineer II: Hardware Verification Compiler to work with us in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to impact the world of technology. Cadence has been nominated as a Great Place to Work globally and in Brazil and is also a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For.
As a Software Engineer II: Hardware Verification Compiler, you will join the Front-End Compiler team, which is part of the Hardware System Verification Group in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. This team develops compiler technologies that enable hardware-assisted verification solutions for platforms such as Palladium and Protium. To learn more about the broader technology area, visit Cadence Verification Solutions, with a focus on hardware-assisted verification. Working at Cadence is dynamic, fast-paced, and highly collaborative, with close integration across teams around the world.
Job Description:
- Developing maintainable, high-quality C/C++ code for an HDL language-based compiler and runtime support.
- Development of HDL compiler front-end for System Verilog.
- Improve compiler performance, infrastructure, and flows.
- Exposure to RTL simulation/synthesis and runtime environment.
- Be a part of cross geography team and contribute to product enhancement.
Requirements:
- Complete Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer Engineering or related fields with 3+ years of experience
- Complete Master’s degree in computer science or computer Engineering or related fields.
- Work experience with C/C++ programming language.
- Compilers area knowledge and expertise.
- Knowledge and experience with Object-oriented programming.
- Solid advanced data structures and algorithms knowledge.
- Experience with Unix environment
- Very good spoken and written English and Portuguese.
Nice to have:
- Experience developing software using version control systems.
- Experience with scripting environments - either Tcl or Python.
- Knowledge/Experience with Formal verification and/or simulation.
- Knowledge/Experience EDA and VLSI design, including Verilog, System Verilog and VHDL languages.
Additional Job Details:
- Employment category: CLT
- Employment term: 40 hours/week.
- Competitive benefits.
- Location: Av Contorno 5800, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais Brazil.
About Cadence Design Systems:
Cadence is the only company that provides the expertise and tools, IP, and hardware required for the entire electronics design chain, from chip design to chip packaging to boards and to systems. We enable electronic systems and semiconductor companies to create innovative products that transform the way people live, work, and play. Our products are used in mobile, consumer, cloud datacenter, automotive, aerospace, IoT, industrial and other market segments. For more information, access http://www.cadence.com
We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field, plus 3 or more years of experience
- Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field
- Professional experience with C/C++ programming
- Knowledge and expertise in compiler development
- Knowledge of object-oriented programming
- Advanced knowledge of data structures and algorithms
- Experience with Unix environments
- Very good spoken and written English and Portuguese
- Experience with version control systems
- Experience with Tcl or Python scripting
- Knowledge or experience with formal verification or simulation
- Knowledge or experience with EDA and VLSI design, including Verilog, SystemVerilog, and VHDL
Cadence Design Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
