Principle Application Engineer - Verification

Shanghai, Shanghai, China • Posted June 01, 2026

Job Type: Full time
Location: Shanghai, Shanghai
Posted: June 01, 2026
Category: Computer Occupations
Application Deadline: July 11, 2026

Role Description

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

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior SoC Verification Engineer with 6+ years of hands‑on experience in complex SoC verification. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in UVM‑based environments, deep understanding of SoC architecture, and practical experience verifying application processors, AI accelerators, or other high‑performance chips. This role focuses on technical depth rather than people management, requiring strong ownership, problem‑solving ability, and broad protocol knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute verification plans for complex SoC subsystems and full‑chip environments.
  • Build, enhance, and maintain UVM‑based verification environments, including agents, sequences, scoreboards, and coverage models.
  • Perform block‑level, subsystem‑level, and SoC‑level verification, includin...
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