Lead Design Engineer
Cadence
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Practise the Lead Design Engineer at Cadence interview free →At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. #### Responsibilities: * Design and integration of IPs in SoC based on high-level architectural specifications from customers. * Perform Lint/CDC checks on the design for quality assurance and resolve related issues. * Create synthesis constraints for the design at the IP and SoC level and perform basic synthesis for PPA (Power, Performance, Area) optimization. * Create detailed Microarchitectural Specification documents for the design. * Provide support to the verification team for test plan creation, coverage analysis, and feature debugging. * Provide support to the physical design team as needed for design implementation. * Implement innovative solutions to automate repetitive tasks. * Collaborate within and across teams for effective project execution. #### Requirements: * B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech with 5-8 years of experience as a digital design engineer. * Strong knowledge of digital design fundamentals and Verilog/SystemVerilog (SV). * Solid knowledge of Lint/CDC tools and the ability to set up flows from scratch. * Knowledge of creating synthesis constraints and Static Timing Analysis (STA); familiarity with synthesis tools is a plus. * Familiarity with simulation tools (e.g., Xcelium, Verisium) to support verification. * Experience with AMBA protocols and other ARM IPs is a plus. * Experience with high-speed IPs such as PCIe, Ethernet, and DDR is a plus. * Proficiency in scripting languages (Python/Perl/Tcl). * Ability to innovate and automate repetitive tasks. * Good communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.
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