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Senior Principal Verification Engineer

AT Cadence
Cadence

Senior Principal Verification Engineer

Montreal, Canada

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

Job Overview:

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team of experienced engineers developing high-performance physical IP for industry-standard protocols.

The candidate will primarily be responsible for leading a team of engineers in the verification of digital RTL and development of re-usable verification components and environments.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter and with strong leadership qualities.

It is also expected that the candidate will contribute to all aspects of digital verification including flow development, test plan development and execution, functional coverage closure, and code coverage closure.

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The ideal candidate will have a fundamental understanding of the end-to-end verification flow in order to accurately and efficiently communicate with all members of the technical staff regarding overall project development progress and status.

The most successful candidates will be able to demonstrate excellent command of fundamental logic principles as well as excellent problem solving and communication skills.

The candidate should be able to work as part of a focused team of engineers and be able to collaborate successfully as needed with design teams, verification teams, project management, and digital and analog design teams in multiple worldwide geographies.

The Cadence Silicon Solutions Group (SSG) develop leading edge Intellectual Property (IP) for a variety of High-Tech Markets.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Project planning and progress tacking
  • Leading team of 5-15 engineers in the execution of verification tasks
  • Definition and Management of Verification Plans (vPlans) using Cadence vManager tools
  • Architecture of Verification Environments for complex IP such Multi-protocols PHY
  • Development of UVM-SV Scoreboards for self-checking regressions
  • Development of Functional Coverage as part of Metric Driven Verification Environments
  • Development of SystemVerilog Assertions for use in Formal and Simulation Environments
  • Creation and Management of Automated Regression Environments, e.g. Jenkins
  • Participation in Technical Review Meetings and Checklist Reviews
  • Close Collaboration with Design Engineers to debug complex test scenarios

Job Qualifications:

  • Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Microelectronics, or a related discipline
  • 12+ years' experience in microelectronics/EDA industry
  • Experience of Verilog RTL Design essential
  • Experience of Metric Driven Verification (MDV) essential
  • Excellent oral and written English essential
  • Exposure to Standard Protocol knowledge for any of the following areas: PCIe, USB, SATA, Ethernet, Display Port, HDMI
  • Self-motivated with excellent planning, interpersonal, and communication skills

Additional Information:

Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Travel: < 5%

Be proud and passionate about the work you do. Together, our One Cadence -- One Team culture drives our success.

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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): Montreal, QC, Canada
Job ID: Cadence-R49009
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