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Design Verification Architect – Director
Cadence Design Systems. Lead and run the Processor Verification team .
Posted 9/16/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesLead💰 $185,500 - $344,500 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in microprocessor verification, including crafting and executing verification plans for complex CPU designs. Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and driving the development of automated verification flows.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Microprocessor VerificationSystemVerilogUVMAssembly Language ProgrammingDesign Verification Experience
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Design VerificationCPU DesignTestbench DevelopmentGate Level SimulationsFormal Verification
Soft Skills
LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
Simulation TestbenchesEmulation TestbenchesScripting LanguagesPerlUnix Shell
Certifications & Qualifications
BS in Electrical EngineeringBS in Computer Engineering
Industry Keywords
Processor VerificationIn-Order CPU CoresOut-Of-Order CPU CoresMemory Subsystem
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAssemblyPerlUnix
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and run the Processor Verification team
- Verify microprocessor cores and their peripherals
- Craft verification plans and execute them for highly complex CPU designs
- Implement simulation or emulation testbenches, assembly/C language diagnostics, assertion checkers, or coverage monitors
- Collect and close coverage
- Work closely with DV, Architecture, Design, and Firmware cross-functional teams to identify coverage scope
- Track and report the work of 7–10 engineers
Requirements
What you’ll need- 17+ years of design verification experience
- BS (or higher) in EE/Computer Engineering
- Proven experience at leading/managing team
- Strong managerial, leadership and interpersonal skills
- Excellent knowledge of computer architecture and design verification fundamentals
- Thorough understanding of SystemVerilog, UVM, and other programming languages to build flexible and reusable complex testbenches
- Exposure to scripting languages like Perl, Unix shell or similar languages
- Experience with assembly language programming required
- Experience with the development of fully automated flows
- Experience with Gate Level Simulations
- Excellent written and oral communication skills necessary
- Knowledge of processor verification required
- Relevant experience in-order/out-of-order CPU cores and memory subsystem strongly preferred
- Experience with Formal Verification will be a plus
Benefits
Comp & perks- Incentive compensation: bonus
- Equity
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Medical plan options
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan options