Principal Design Engineer (Virtual Solution)

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Key Responsibilities • Design and develop system-level AVIP solutions for emulation/prototyping platforms (Palladium, Protium) • Build and integrate Accelerated Verification IP environments for complex SoC and subsystem validation • Develop end-to-end verification flows including:AVIP integrationTestbench and system modelingBare-metal / driver-level validation • Architect scalable solutions for multi-protocol system validation across multiple clock domains • Optimize solutions for performance, scalability, and emulation efficiency • Develop custom test cases, tools, and automation to enable advanced use models (embedded / co-emulation / hybrid flows) • Work closely with cross-functional teams (PE, AE, customers) to debug and resolve system-level issues • Contribute to next-generation AVIP methodology evolution, including integration with AI/ML-based verification flows • Support customer enablement, including bring-up, debug, and solution deployment Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 5-10 years’ experience • Strong expertise in high-speed protocols such as:PCIe, CXL, AMBA, UCIe, Ethernet (at least one) • Strong RTL design experience (SystemVerilog / Verilog) • Strong C/C++ development experience for modeling, testbench, or system integration • Solid understanding of:System-level verification methodologiesEmulation / acceleration flows • Hands-on experience with Palladium / Protium / FPGA / emulation platforms is strongly preferred • Good debugging skills for complex system integration issues Preferred Qualifications • Experience developing or using AVIP (Accelerated VIP) solutions • Experience with end-to-end system validation flows (simulation → emulation → prototyping) • Knowledge of UVM and verification frameworks • Knowledge of Qemu/Gem5 or other system emulation projects • Experience with multi-language environments (SV + C/C++ + Python) • Familiarity with Emulation/Prototyping flows • Exposure to AI/ML techniques applied to verification or tooling • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently Soft Skills • Excellent English communication skills (both verbal and written) are required • Strong learning capability and adaptability to new technologies • Ability to collaborate across global teams • Proactive mindset in problem solving and customer engagement We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.