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Software Architect

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Cadence Design Systems

Cadence Design Systems

SHANGHAI
On-site
Posted March 22, 2026

Job Description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Job responsibilities:

  • Responsible for designing, developing, for updating, maintaining, documenting and supporting IP models of standard AMBA protocols and proprietary CUP protocol for use on hardware based verification products.
  • Work closely with customer to adopt and develop new features and spec version on new proprietary CUP protocol.
  • Interface with internal teams (AE, PE, VIP and ABVIP),  and external customer (Mainly Xiaomi) to work on diverse problems and solutions related to emulation, simulation, or verification.
  • Perform as team member toward cross verification of and cross training in AMBA IP as well as in developing and using lifecycle processes to ensure product quality.

Job  Requirements:

  • The position requires BSEE, or equivalent, with a minimum of 4 years of industry experience in designing hardware and software systems.
  • Must have excellent communication skills with both written and spoken English.
  • C / C++ knowledge and hands-on experience.
  • RTL design knowledge using Verilog/SystemVerilog is required along with experience using RTL verification tools and flows.
  • Debugging experience.
  • Experience with team-wide collaboration tools and process.
  • Drive and ability to schedule workload and plan own tasks effectively.

Preferred:

  • Verification experience using Cadence simulation and/or emulation products is highly desired.
  • Experience in AMBA protocols is highly desired . CHI knowledge / experience is strongly recommended and is a big advantage.

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