Design Verification Architect / Director

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📍 AUSTIN📍 SAN JOSEFull time💰 USD 186K–345K

About this role

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

Location

San Jose, CA and Austin, TX

Job Description

Responsibilities 

As a Design Verification Team Director, lead and run the Processor Verification team, you will be responsible for the verification of microprocessor cores and their peripherals

Relevant experience in-order/out-of-order CPU cores and memory subsystem strongly preferred 

Crafting verification plans and executing them to verify highly complex CPU designs.

You will implement simulation or emulation testbenches, assembly/C language diagnostics, assertion checkers or coverage monitors to meet target verification goals.

You will be responsible for coverage collection and closure

You will work closely with cross-functional teams (DV/Arch/Design/FW) to identify coverage scope

Tracking and reporting the work of 7-10 engineers

Required Skills and Experience:

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 System Verilog, 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 Formal Verification will be a plus

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

The annual salary range for California is $185,500 to $344,500. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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The listed salary for this Design Verification Architect / Director position at cadence is USD 186K–345K. This is an Full time role.
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This Design Verification Architect / Director position at cadence was posted on Sep 16, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Design Verification Architect / Director
cadence · 💰 USD 186K–345K
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