Senior Digital Verification AE

Date PostedJuly 7, 2026LocationCalifornia, USCompanyCadenceSalary$84,000 to $156,000TypeSenior Level

Job Summary

As a Senior Digital Design Verification AE, you will work directly with leading semiconductor companies to deploy advanced verification platforms. You will provide front-line technical support, develop customer-specific verification requirements, and collaborate with R&D to solve complex verification challenges. This role involves deep technical engagement, including simulation, benchmark development, and product demonstrations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support for verification platforms
  • Develop custom verification requirements and flows
  • Collaborate with R&D to solve customer verification challenges
  • Create technical documentation and product demonstrations

Required Skills

  • Verilog/SystemVerilog proficiency
  • Experience with C/C++/SystemC
  • Functional verification and testbench debug
  • Knowledge of EDA tools and methodologies
  • Digital design fundamentals

Job Details

Responsibilities: - Establish technical credibility and rapport with the customer. - Work closely with an experienced team to become the go-to expert for technical inquiries and support for verification platforms. - Provide in-depth technical assistance in collaboration with R&D to help support advanced verification flows to secure design wins. - Champion customer needs and work with R&D and marketing to develop competitive and creative technical solutions. - Learn the competitive landscape and continuously work on differentiating Cadence's solutions. - Write technical product literature such as application notes and technical articles. Minimum Requirements: - Lab or internship experience leveraging position specific relevant EDA tools. - Experience with simulation, functional verification, testbench creation and debug. - Education or experience in Verilog/SystemVerilog. - Education or experience in C/C++/SystemC. - Knowledge of design fundamentals such as architecture, micro-architecture, HDLs and Synthesis and timing. - Digital design or digital verification experience. - Located in, or willing to self-relocate to California, must have right to work in the US. Preferred Qualifications: - MS or BS degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical, Engineering, or related field. - Good understanding and knowledge of Object Oriented Programming and experience in one such programming language such as C++, Java, Python or SystemVerilog. - Knowledge of Linux/Unix platforms and scripting languages such as Perl, Tcl, Python. - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Self-motivated and strong teamwork skills. - Strong problem solving skills.