Lead Design Engineer
CADENCE US
Apply to this job PUNE 04 Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 7, 2026 Last posted May 7, 2026
Job description
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
- M.S. or BTech Electrical/Computer/Electronics Engineering (or similar degree)
- Exp 4 - 8 years
- Experience on cadence tools
- Sound knowledge of PCIe and AMBA Protocols.
- Hands on design/verification experience on AMBA based protocols like AXI, AHB, APB
- Hands on experience in PCIe (GEN-5/6) /CXL (Compute Express Link) Controller Design, Functional Verification
- Exposure to PCIe/UCIe/CXL Core Integration and Verification at SOC Level
- Exposure to Controller and High Speed Serdes PIPE Interface
- Exposure to Lint/CDC, Synthesis.
- Exposure to all major IC implementation, design, and verification tools.
- Strong debug and problem-solving skills
- Ability to clearly communicate technical challenges.
- Strong communications skills
- Position Description (what the role does)
- Technical interface for customer
- Support customer Pre-post silicon SOC teams from initial PCIe Controller integration and bring-up.
- Work closely with PCIe R&D team and Field Application Engineers
- Update PCIe team with the latest customer feedback and competitive analysis.
- Work closely with Physical design team and RTL team to understand chip architecture, hierarchy.
- Perform RTL simulation to verify functionality.
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About this role
Summary
Design and verification of high-speed protocols, support customer SOC teams, and perform RTL simulation.
Job title
Lead Design Engineer
Experience level
4-8 years
Industry
software
Location requirements
Pune-based, on-site work required.
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
cadence toolsPCIeAMBA protocolsAXIAHBAPBCXLRTL simulationdebugproblem-solvingcommunication
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
PCIeAMBAAXIAHBAPBCXLcontroller designprotocols
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location
On-site