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Principal Software Engineer — Low-Power Verification (Palladium & Protium)

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to help build the next generation of low-power verification software for the Palladium and Protium emulation platforms. In this role, you will drive innovations that improve the debuggability, performance, and scalability of multi-billion-gate UPF (Unified Power Format) designs across modular compilation flows (2-state and 4-state).

Key Responsibilities

+ Design, develop, and optimize low-power verification software for Palladium and Protium.

+ Improve UPF design debuggability within the IXCOM Modular Compiler and Parallel Partition Compiler (2-state and 4-state).

+ Enhance compiled streaming probes and accelerate waveform generation for large-scale designs.

+ Collaborate closely with R&D, Product Engineering (PE), and Application Engineering (AE) to deploy UPF solutions across diverse flows, including:

+ AVIP + UPF + 2/4-state

+ UVMA + UPF + 2/4-state

+ MC + UPF

+ Dielets + UPF

+ Consolidate and unify UPF software across Palladium and Protium platforms.

+ Contribute to major initiatives such as:

+ MC + PPC flow with UPF 4-state

+ UPF compilation time optimization

+ Full Vision UPF probe integration

+ SAGE UPF debug with Verisium

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with 7+ years of relevant experience,OR a Master’s degree with 5+ years,OR a PhD with 1+ year of industry experience.

Required Skills

+ Strong proficiency in object-oriented design and C++ development.

+ Experience with standard C/C++ libraries and the C++ STL.

+ Demonstrated ability to build high-performance software for large-scale data processing.

+ Scripting experience in Perl, Tcl/Tk, and/or Python.

+ Familiarity with IEEE 1801 and UPF implementation.

+ Experience with Verilog, SystemVerilog, and VHDL.

The annual salary range for California is $136,500 to $253,500. 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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