Applied ML – Functional Verification Engineer
$114.8k/y-$213.2k/y
Cadencea day ago
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Summary
Cadence is seeking an Applied ML – Functional Verification Engineer to join their team in San Jose, CA. The role involves leveraging artificial intelligence to redefine the verification landscape in semiconductor design.
About the Role
As an Applied ML – Functional Verification Engineer, you will be part of the ChipStack AI Super Agent team, responsible for applying machine learning techniques to enhance pre-silicon functional verification methodologies. Your tasks will include developing AI solutions, employing EDA tools, engaging with customers to understand requirements, and collaborating with machine learning and software engineering teams to ensure output quality.
About You
Required:
- BS with a minimum of 4 years of experience OR MS with a minimum of 2 years of experience OR new PhD Graduate.
- Proven expertise of more than 3 years in at least one of the pre-silicon ASIC verification methodologies such as Formal, SV/UVM and/or OVM.
- Advanced skills in debugging pre-silicon verification failures using waveform viewers and simulation analysis tools.
- Hands-on experience with industry standard EDA tools (e.g., Jasper, Xcelium, IMC).
- Strong programming skills in Verilog, System Verilog and Python.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
- Self-motivated, with a proactive approach to problem solving, continuous learning, and innovation.
Preferred:
- Exposure to LLMs and ML technologies like RAG, RFT, RL, and Agentic frameworks.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and paid holidays.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- A variety of medical, dental and vision plan options.
- Opportunities for learning and career development.
Cadence
Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronics and system design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality. Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to complete systems for the most dynamic market applications, including hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, mobile, aerospace, consumer, industrial and healthcare. For eight years in a row, Fortune magazine has named Cadence one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For.
San Jose, CA