At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
We are looking for an experienced SOC (System-on-Chip) Design Leader with over 10+ years’ hands-on experience managing and leading SOC teams and a strong understanding of design flows. This leader will drive technical strategy, oversee integration of complex silicon solutions for Cadence customers, mentor multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure high standards in technical execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor SOC designers and verification engineers across projects.
- Manage all phases of SOC design: microarchitecture, RTL coding, integration, and reviews.
- Collaborate with verification teams to ensure design intent, testability, and coverage; address complex debug issues.
- Work closely with customer and internal engineering teams to deliver seamless service and support.
- Interface with executive management, customers, and partners to align technical vision with business goals.
- Improve SOC processes, tools, and methods to boost productivity and quality.
- Oversee project schedules, resource allocation, and risk management.
- Identify risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
- 10+ years in digital SOC design, with significant leadership experience.
- Expertise in SOC integration, RTL, synthesis, timing closure, physical implementation.
- Proven record leading complex projects and high-performance teams.
- Practical knowledge of verification environments and requirements.
- Experience integrating third-party IP, developing custom blocks, and managing deliverables.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills at design and system level.
- Proficient with industry-standard EDA tools.
- Project management skills, including planning and risk mitigation.
- Excellent English communication skills, able to explain technical concepts clearly.
- Experience in multicultural, multi-site teams.
- Familiarity with physical design, DFT, post-silicon debug, and system architecture.
- Team-oriented, promotes innovation and conflict resolution.
- Adaptable to fast-paced, shifting environments.
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