Cadence Design Systems Inc. is looking for a motivated Software Engineer II: R&D Hardware Verification 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: R&D Hardware Verification, you will be part of HSV in the SVG group in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The HSV group works with Palladium, the best HW Emulator in market. To understand more on what we do, you can visit Palladium website. Working at Cadence is very dynamic, fast-paced, and integrated with other teams all around the world.
Job Description:
- Development of Firmware for a highly parallel distributed system.
- Development, Testing, validation, deployment, debugging of Firmware of Palladium Emulation system.
- You will be part of Research and Development (R&D) to build, maintain our next generation Emulation system.
- Customer support and Creation of tools for debugging system failures is also part of job.
Requirements:
- Complete Computer Engineering or Bachelor’s in computer science/Computer Engineering with 2+ years’ experience in relevant field..
- Knowledge and experience with Object-oriented programming.
- Knowledge on advanced data structures and algorithms (graph algorithm + basics).
- Knowledge of C++/Python programming language.
- Knowledge of Linux Operating System.
- Knowledge with Unix environment management.
- Very good spoken and written English and Portuguese.
Nice to have:
- Master with Computer Science is a plus.
- Experience developing software using Perforce version control systems.
- Experience with scripting environments - Tcl and Python.
- Knowledge/Experience with simulation and/or emulation.
- Knowledge/Experience EDA and VLSI design, including Verilog and VHDL languages.
- Knowledge of Linux Kernel, Kernel drivers, Linux setup, Linux build.
- Knowledge of Agentic AI.
- Knowledge of Ethernet, InfiniBand and/or RoCE.
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
- Complete degree in Computer Engineering, or a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
- At least 2 years of experience in a relevant field
- Knowledge and experience with object-oriented programming
- Knowledge of advanced data structures and algorithms, including graph algorithms and fundamentals
- Knowledge of C++ or Python
- Knowledge of the Linux operating system
- Knowledge of Unix environment management
- Very good spoken and written English and Portuguese
- Master's degree in Computer Science
- Experience with Perforce version control systems
- Experience with Tcl and Python scripting environments
- Knowledge or experience with simulation or emulation
- Knowledge or experience with EDA and VLSI design, including Verilog and VHDL
- Knowledge of Linux kernel, kernel drivers, Linux setup, and Linux build
- Knowledge of Agentic AI
- Knowledge of Ethernet, InfiniBand, or RoCE
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.
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.
