Lead Digital Verification Engineer

Cadence Design Systems; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

RRSP/ retirement benefits

Health coverage

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems is seeking a Lead Verification Engineer in the Montreal area to advance digital RTL verification and reusable verification environments. You will drive test plans, code and functional coverage with cross‑functional teams across multiple geographies.

A strong understanding of verification architectures and SV/UVM is essential. The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or CS, with a preference for a Master’s.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• Understanding of verification architecture and methodologies.
• Knowledge of Metric Driven Verification and UVM.
• Knowledge of SystemVerilog Assertions (SVAs).
• Able to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Verify digital RTL and develop reusable verification components and environments.
• Contribute to all aspects of digital verification, including flow development, test plan, and coverage closure.
• Communicate with all technical staff regarding project progress and status.
• Collaborate with design, verification, project management and cross-geography teams.
• Work independently to complete tasks within timelines and quality targets.

Skills

Verification architecture

Metric Driven Verification

UVM

SystemVerilog Assertions

Digital RTL verification

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Cadence tools

SystemVerilog

Job description

Job Title

Lead Verification Engineer

Locations

Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto

Overview

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. This role is for an existing vacancy. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team of experienced engineers developing high-performance physical IP for industry-standard protocols. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter who is able to work independently to complete assigned tasks within required project timelines with high quality. The candidate will primarily be responsible for the verification of digital RTL and development of re‑usable verification components and environments. 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. 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 small and 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 candidate should be willing to work full time in the Montreal, Quebec, Canada office and be willing to travel as required by job function (expectation is 5% travel or less). Design IP is a growing organization within Cadence and our complete IP portfolio can be found here http://ip.cadence.com/ipportfolio/ip-portfolio-overview.

Responsibilities

• Verify digital RTL and develop reusable verification components and environments.
• Contribute to all aspects of digital verification, including flow development, test plan development and execution, functional coverage closure, and code coverage closure.
• Communicate with all technical staff regarding project development progress and status.
• Collaborate with design teams, verification teams, project management, and digital and analog design teams across multiple worldwide geographies.
• Work independently to complete assigned tasks within required project timelines with high quality.

Minimum Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical (EE)/Computer Engineering (CPE) or Computer Science (CSC)
• Understanding of verification architecture and methodologies
• Understanding of Metric Driven Verification
• Understanding of Universal Verification Methodologies
• Understanding of the identification, planning and creation of functional coverage and checks
• Understanding of System Verilog Assertions (SVAs)
• Understanding of digital design flow

Preferred Experience

• Master of Science in EE/CPE/CSC
• Experience with SystemVerilog UVM coding language
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Ruby, Sed, or Awk
• Exposure to Standard Protocol knowledge for any of the following areas: PCIe, USB, SATA, Ethernet, Display Port, HDMI
• Exposure to Formal Verification Technologies
• Exposure to Mixed Signal Design experience
• Experience with Cadence tools
• Exposure to Low Power verification experience using CPF or UPF

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cadence is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

Titre: Concepteur en Vérification Numérique

Localisation: Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto

Description (Fr)

Cadence Design Systems est à la recherche de candidats d’excellence pour joindre une équipe expérimentée et dynamique d’ingénieurs en charge du développement d’IP au service des standards de l’industrie. Le candidat sélectionné aura la charge de la vérification de modules numériques RTL et du développement de modules de vérification réutilisables. Le candidat sera aussi amené à contribuer à toutes les phases du processus de vérification : élaboration du plan de vérification, codage des points de couverture, génération de stimuli et analyse de couverture. Le candidat devra posséder des connaissances de base des méthodes de design et de vérification des composantes numériques. Le candidat devra être autonome, dynamique et démontrer de très bonnes qualités de communication. Le groupe de design IP est une équipe multidisciplinaire composée d’ingénieurs provenant de divers sites à travers le monde. Faisant parti du groupe de vérification, le candidat sera amené à collaborer avec diverses disciplines et phases de la réalisation complète d’IP matériel : design numérique et analogique, design physique, production, etc. Le groupe de design IP est une organisation grandissante. Le catalogue complet se trouve au site suivant : http://ip.cadence.com/ipportfolio/ip-portfolio-overview.

Expérience minimum (Fr)

• Baccalauréat en Ingénierie électrique, sciences appliquées ou domaine connexe.
• Compréhension des principes de base de la vérification de composantes numériques.
• Compréhension de base de la vérification basées sur les métriques (Metric Driven Verification).
• Connaissance des Méthodes de Vérification Universelles (UVM).
• Connaissance du langage d’assertions SystemVerilog (SVAs).
• Compréhension de base du flot de design numérique.
• Capable de communiquer en anglais.

Expérience recherchée (Fr)

• Maîtrise en génie électrique, sciences appliquées ou domaine connexe.
• Expérience avec le langage de vérification SystemVerilog UVM.
• Expérience avec différents langages de script tel que Python, Perl, Ruby, etc.
• Connaissance de base des protocoles de transfert de données tel que PCIe, USB, SATA, Ethernet, Display Port, HDMI.
• Connaissance de base des techniques de vérification formelle.
• Connaissance de base des composantes mixtes (analogiques/numériques).

Equal Opportunity Employer (Fr)

Cadence est une employeuse qui souscrit à l’égalité des chances et qui s’engage à embaucher une main-d’oeuvre diversifiée.

Salary Range

The annual salary range for MOUNT-ROYAL 01 (Montreal)is 89,600.00 - 166,400.00 CAD Annual CAD Annual.

Incentive Compensation

You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays
• Leave of absence programs
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Tax Free Savings (TFSA) plan for post-tax investment savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Group health coverage that includes dental, vision and Emotional Wellbeing Support (EAP) benefits for you and your eligible dependents
• Employee and dependent Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Global Travel Medical coverage
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)

E-Verify

E-Verify Cadence participates in the E-Verify program in certain U.S. locations as required by law.

Company Culture

Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (English)

Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.

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