Senior Principal Verification Engineer

Cadence Design Systems; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an innovative firm, leading engineers to develop high-performance physical IP. This role involves overseeing verification tasks, managing verification plans, and collaborating across teams to ensure project success. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the microelectronics industry, particularly in Verilog RTL design and Metric Driven Verification. With a strong emphasis on leadership and communication, you'll play a crucial role in driving projects forward in a collaborative environment. If you’re passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 12+ years’ experience in microelectronics/EDA industry required.
• Experience with Verilog RTL Design and Metric Driven Verification essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5-15 engineers in verification tasks.
• Define and manage verification plans using Cadence tools.
• Collaborate with design engineers to debug complex scenarios.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Planning

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Degree in Microelectronics

Tools

Cadence vManager

Jenkins

Job description

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 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.

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 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) develops leading edge Intellectual Property (IP) for a variety of High-Tech Markets.

Job Responsibilities:

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

Job Qualifications:

1. Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Microelectronics, or a related discipline
2. 12+ years’ experience in microelectronics/EDA industry
3. Experience of Verilog RTL Design essential
4. Experience of Metric Driven Verification (MDV) essential
5. Excellent oral and written English essential
6. Exposure to Standard Protocol knowledge for any of the following areas: PCIe, USB, SATA, Ethernet, Display Port, HDMI
7. 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:

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