Cadence Design Systems

Lead Design Engineer

Cadence Design Systems$120K — $145K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech with a minimum of 5 years as a digital design engineer.
  • Proficient in digital design fundamentals and Verilog/SystemVerilog (SV).
  • Experienced with Lint/CDC tools, capable of establishing flows from scratch.
  • Knowledgeable in synthesis constraints and Static Timing Analysis (STA); familiarity with synthesis tools is beneficial.
  • Familiar with simulation tools like Xcelium and Verisium for verification support.
  • Experience with AMBA protocols and various ARM IPs is advantageous.
  • Knowledge of high-speed IPs such as PCIe, Ethernet, and DDR is a strong plus.
  • Skilled in scripting languages including Python, Perl, or Tcl.

Responsibilities

  • Design and integrate IPs in SoC according to customer architectural specs.
  • Perform Lint/CDC checks for design quality assurance and troubleshoot issues.
  • Create synthesis constraints for IP and SoC, optimizing for Power, Performance, and Area.
  • Draft detailed Microarchitectural Specification documents for the design.
  • Support the verification team with test plan creation, coverage analysis, and debugging features.
  • Assist the physical design team with design implementation as required.
  • Develop innovative solutions to automate repetitive tasks.
  • Collaborate effectively within and across teams for successful project execution.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment.
  • Access to professional development and training programs.
  • Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
  • Exposure to diverse projects with various technologies and protocols.
  • Supportive culture that encourages innovation and creative problem-solving.
Full Job Description
#### Responsibilities:

* Design and integration of IPs in SoC based on high-level architectural specifications from customers.
* Perform Lint/CDC checks on the design for quality assurance and resolve related issues.
* Create synthesis constraints for the design at the IP and SoC level and perform basic synthesis for PPA (Power, Performance, Area) optimization.
* Create detailed Microarchitectural Specification documents for the design.
* Provide support to the verification team for test plan creation, coverage analysis, and feature debugging.
* Provide support to the physical design team as needed for design implementation.
* Implement innovative solutions to automate repetitive tasks.
* Collaborate within and across teams for effective project execution.

#### Requirements:

* B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech with at least 5 years of experience as a digital design engineer.
* Strong knowledge of digital design fundamentals and Verilog/SystemVerilog (SV).
* Solid knowledge of Lint/CDC tools and the ability to set up flows from scratch.
* Knowledge of creating synthesis constraints and Static Timing Analysis (STA); familiarity with synthesis tools is a plus.
* Familiarity with simulation tools (e.g., Xcelium, Verisium) to support verification.
* Experience with AMBA protocols and other ARM IPs is a plus.
* Experience with high-speed IPs such as PCIe, Ethernet, and DDR is a plus.
* Proficiency in scripting languages (Python/Perl/Tcl).
* Ability to innovate and automate repetitive tasks.
* Good communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.

About Cadence Design Systems

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. is an American multinational electronic design automation software and engineering services company, founded in 1988 by the merger of SDA Systems and ECAD, Inc. The company produces software, hardware and silicon structures for designing integrated circuits, systems on chips (SoCs) and printed circuit boards.
Learn more about Cadence Design Systems
Size
9,300 employees
Market Cap
$43.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$590.6 million
Founded
2018
5 Year Trend
+10.5%
Revenue
$2.6 billion
NASDAQ

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