Lead FrontEnd Methodology Engineer

Job description

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


The candidate will have responsibilities to maintain/upgrade infrastructure/automation for RTL development and design-verification teams at multiple locations using multiple server farms, some in the Amazon and IBM clouds and some on-premise.

The candidate will also have responsibilities in managing/monitoring regression trends, automating error/defect reporting, and supporting users in various server farms.


The candidate will have responsibilities to maintain/upgrade infrastructure/automation for RTL development and design-verification teams at multiple locations using multiple server farms, some in the Amazon and IBM clouds and some on-premise.

The candidate will also have responsibilities in managing/monitoring regression trends, automating error/defect reporting, and supporting users in various server farms.


We’re looking for a candidate who has the following skillsets:

+ Extensive knowledge of Perl and Python

+ Knowledge of dependency-checking via make, SCons

+ LSF or other batch-queuing system (e.g. Grid, PBS, Open Lava), and script integration

+ Using REST API (e.g. Jenkins, Jira) from Perl, Python

+ Migrating scripts, script-libraries to different Linux OS releases

+ Knowledge of SQL, relational database engines like MariaDB or PSQL, and integration with Perl/Python

+ Knowledge of web technologies: Basic Apache setup, PHP, Javascript/Jquery, RSS automation


These skillsets and knowledge would also be desirable:

+ BS/MS - Electrical / Computer Engineering.



+ At least 7 years of of relevant experience.



+ Updating/debugging TCL code embedded in a variety of tools, such as simulator, waveform-viewer, formal verification, in-house interpreter, etc.

+ Knowledge of Verilog, SystemVerilog testbenches; some familiarity with methodologies like OVM or UVM; incorporate DPI or PLI models

+ Some IT knowledge: NFS, memory/CPU profiling, NIS/DNS/LDAP, SMTP, syslog, cron, etc

+ Jenkins install/configuration/management

+ Module-files and modulecmd to manage tools and tool-versions

+ Cloud deployment/maintenance: Amazon Web Services, MS Azure, IBM Cloud

+ Experience with revision control like git or GitHub

+ The position is based in Austin/San Jose/Bangalore (India)

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Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on.

We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences.


Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For.


 Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence.



Cadence is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.



Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.

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