Lead Digital Verification Engineer

Overview  Lead Verification Engineer role at Cadence in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team developing high-performance IP for industry-standard protocols. The role requires a self-motivated individual who can work independently to complete tasks within project timelines with high quality.
The candidate will primarily be responsible for the verification of digital RTL and the development of reusable verification components and environments. The role also involves contributing to all aspects of digital verification including flow development, test plan development and execution, functional coverage closure, and code coverage closure. Strong communication of project progress to all technical staff is essential.
The ideal candidate will understand the end-to-end verification flow and be able to collaborate effectively with design teams, verification teams, project management, and digital/analog design teams across multiple geographies. Willingness to work full time in the Montreal, Quebec, Canada office and travel as required by the job function (expectation is 5% travel or less).
Cadence’s IP Design group is growing; the complete IP portfolio can be found at the Cadence IP portfolio overview.
Responsibilities (summary)  The candidate will verify digital RTL and develop reusable verification components and environments. They will contribute to verification flows, test planning and execution, and closure activities for functional and code coverage. They will communicate progress to the technical staff and collaborate with cross-functional teams across locations.
Minimum Experience   Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
Understanding of verification architecture and methodologies
Understanding of Metric Driven Verification
Understanding of Universal Verification Methodologies (UVM)
Understanding of functional coverage planning and checks
Understanding of System Verilog Assertions (SVAs)
Understanding of digital design flow

Preferred Experience   Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Experience with System Verilog UVM coding

Experience with scripting languages (Python, Perl, Ruby, Sed, Awk)
Exposure to protocols such as PCIe, USB, SATA, Ethernet, Display Port, HDMI
Exposure to Formal Verification Technologies
Exposure to Mixed-Signal Design

Experience with Cadence tools
Exposure to Low Power verification using CPF or UPF
Cadence is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

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