Cadence Design Systems

Principal Design Engineer

Cadence Design Systems$145K — $175K *
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech with 12+ years in digital design engineering
  • Strong knowledge of digital design and experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog
  • Expertise in Lint/CDC tools with self-flow setup capability
  • Experience in creating synthesis constraints and static timing analysis
  • Familiarity with simulation tools like Xcelium and Verisium
  • Knowledge of AMBA protocols and high-speed IPs (PCIe, Ethernet, DDR) is advantageous
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Perl, Tcl)
  • Innovative mindset for automating repetitive tasks and effective communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Design and integrate IPs in SoCs from high-level architectural specs
  • Perform quality assurance checks (Lint/CDC) and resolve issues
  • Create synthesis constraints for IP and SoC level and conduct basic synthesis
  • Draft detailed Microarchitectural Specification documents
  • Assist verification team with test planning and coverage analysis
  • Support physical design team during implementation phases
  • Innovate solutions to automate repetitive design tasks
  • Facilitate collaboration for efficient project execution

Benefits

  • Support for continuous learning and skill development
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunities for innovative problem-solving
  • Access to high-profile projects and leading-edge technologies
  • Flexible work arrangements to maintain work-life balance
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 12+ 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
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