Skip to main contentPrinciple Development Engineer(Virtual Solution) at Cadence
Bare-metal / driver-level validationArchitect scalable solutions for multi-protocol system validation across multiple clock domainsOptimize solutions for performance, scalability, and emulation efficiencyDevelop 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 issuesContribute to next-generation AVIP methodology evolution, including integration with AI/ML-based verification flowsSupport customer enablement, including bring-up, debug, and solution deploymentRequired QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 5-10 years' experienceStrong 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 integrationSolid understanding of: System-level verification methodologiesEmulation / acceleration flowsHands-on experience with Palladium / Protium / FPGA / emulation platforms is strongly preferredGood debugging skills for complex system integration issuesRequirements
- 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.
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Cadence · Shanghai, China