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Lead Silicon Validation Engineer

AT Cadence
Cadence

Lead Silicon Validation Engineer

Toronto, Canada

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Responsibilities:

- Evaluation of Cadence' cutting-edge designs in lab using test equipment such as BERTs, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers and Protocol Analyzers

- Development of test methodologies and improvements to current test practices for validating silicon designs against various industry standards and internal specifications

- Development of software scripts for configuring the device, test automation, and data analysis

- Collaborate with several groups such as analog designers, digital designers, system designers in devising experiments, drive data collection, and present results analysis

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- Test Report generation for internal and customer consumption

- Support Marketing Teams in customer demonstration of Cadence products and Application Engineers in supporting customers issues and debugs

- Provide inputs to Package and PCB design requirements

- Give inputs on design test hooks/features

Requirements/Qualifications:

- B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Engineering Science, or related engineering subject area

- 5+ years of validation experience and in high-speed analog/mixed signal designs

- Experience with high-speed test equipment such as Bit-Error Rate Tests (BERT), Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, and Network Analyzers.

- Solid software programming/scripting experience in languages such as Python or similar object-oriented languages.

- Candidate must be a self-starter, takes initiative, strong communication, great teammate

Preferred, but not required, Skills:

- Experience with analog IC circuit design and architecture

- SI/PI knowledge

- IC development tools; Cadence Virtuoso, Verilog, etc.

- Firmware development

- IBIS-AMI simulation

- PCB Design knowledge

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We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and in equity seeking groups. If you have accessibility needs during the application and interview process, we encourage you to make your needs known.

Client-provided location(s): Toronto, ON, Canada
Job ID: Cadence-R46807
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Health Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program