Group Director, Design Engineering - Frontend
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Job description
Cadence Design Systems is hiring a Group Director, Design Engineering - Frontend — a full-time, based in Austin, TX role. Apply directly on Cadence Design Systems's careers page below.
Group Director, Design Engineering - Front End
Location: AUSTIN
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Cadence Solutions (North America) team is looking for an experienced candidate to lead Front End Design projects. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity is for a highly motivated engineer with a passion for innovation and a proven track record of success in the semiconductor industry.
This is a leadership role where you will be responsible for:
Technical Leadership:
Guide and mentor a team of RTL design engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
Design & Microarchitecture:
Define and develop microarchitectural features for IPs and subsystems, ensuring they meet PPA goals.
RTL Development:
Write, debug, and optimize RTL code in Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL to create complex digital logic.
Verification & Signoff:
Oversee pre-silicon verification activities, including Lint, Clock Domain Crossing (CDC), Formal Verification (FV), and other quality checks.
Collaboration:
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Design Verification (DV), Physical Design (PD), Architecture, and firmware engineers, to ensure successful delivery.
Qualifications:
*10+ years of Front End design and/or verification with a BS/MS Engineering or Computer Sciences
*Proven experience in leading and managing complex engineering projects
*Rich experience in IP creation and/or SoC and IP (CPU, Memory, Interface) integration
*Expert in RTL design (Verilog), simulators debuggers
*Hands on Experience in Synthesis, SDC creation and support PD and STA teams.
*Experience in driving results in multi-disciplinary organization
Desirable:
A Self-motivated person with good communication and design management skills
Experience with Cadence front end toolset
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Group Director, Design Engineering - Frontend at Cadence Design Systems?
The required skills for Group Director, Design Engineering - Frontend at Cadence Design Systems include: Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL.
What is the seniority level for Group Director, Design Engineering - Frontend at Cadence Design Systems?
Group Director, Design Engineering - Frontend at Cadence Design Systems is a Director level position.
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