We are seeking a Application Engineer (Verification) to join our high-impact team focused on delivering comprehensive verification solutions tailored to customer needs. This role requires a strong background in digital verification methodologies, as well as the ability to understand customer design challenges and propose solutions using Cadence’s suite of verification tools, including Xcelium, Jasper, Verisium, and Verification IP (VIP).
As a trusted technical advisor, you will engage with leading semiconductor companies to promote the adoption of Cadence’s verification technologies, ensuring successful deployment and long-term customer success.
Responsibilities:
• Engage with customers to understand verification challenges and provide customized solutions using Cadence verification platforms
• Drive technical pre-sales activities, including evaluations, benchmarking, and solution positioning
• Support post-sales adoption by helping customers integrate Xcelium, Jasper, Verisium, and VIPs into their verification flows
• Deliver technical presentations, demos, and customized trainings
• Collaborate with internal teams (R&D, PE, support) to align on customer requirements and provide timely issue resolution
• Participate in knowledge sharing through events, collateral development, and best practice dissemination
Qualifications:
• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in digital design or functional verification (at SoC, IP, or subsystem level)
• Knowledge of assertion-based verification and experience with tools such as Xcelium, Jasper, Verisium is a strong plus
• Strong scripting skills (Python, TCL, shell scripting, etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively in multi-functional, multi-cultural environments
Preferred:
• Hands-on experience using Verification IP in UVM-based environments
• Strong understanding of UVM and functional verification best practices
• Understanding of CPU architecture and verification challenges
• Knowledge of low power design techniques and associated verification flows (e.g. UPF)
• Familiarity with one or more of the following protocols is a strong plus: AMBA (CHI, AXI, AHB), USB (2.0/3.x/4), LPDDR (3/4/5/6), UFS5, UniPro, MPHY, PCIe, DisplayPort, eMMC, HBM
• Exposure to coverage-driven verification, debug automation, or formal verification