EDA Architect Engineer – Debug, Analysis & FPGA Prototyping

TL;DR

Eda Architect Engineer (Frontend): Lead development of frontend EDA tools for design debug, analysis, and visualization focused on simulation and emulation solutions with an accent on large-scale RTL/netlist handling, performance optimization, and customer-driven tool development. Focus on architecting scalable, high-performance debug and waveform analysis tools, solving complex design issues, and collaborating with tier-1 semiconductor customers.

Location: Hsinchu, Taiwan

Company

Cadence hires and develops leaders and innovators impacting the world of technology.

What you will do

• Architect, design, and enhance frontend EDA tools for RTL/gate-level debug, waveform analysis, and design visualization.
• Drive performance, capacity, and usability improvements for large-scale SoC designs.
• Establish and maintain baseline performance metrics for interactive editing, debugging, and analysis flows.
• Lead investigation and resolution of complex customer design issues involving RTL, netlists, timing, and simulation data.
• Act as technical owner for key frontend initiatives from concept through deployment.
• Provide technical mentorship to senior and junior engineers across global teams.

Requirements

• Location: Hsinchu, Taiwan (onsite)
• MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 20+ years of experience in EDA tool development with frontend debug/analysis focus.
• Deep understanding of RTL, netlist, simulation, and verification flows.
• Strong software engineering skills in C/C++, data structures, and performance profiling.
• Experience working directly with customers on complex design and tool-flow challenges.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with frontend design debug platforms.
• Background in FPGA-based prototyping or emulation systems for SoC validation.
• Experience leading cross-site or multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Track record of delivering order-of-magnitude improvements in performance or productivity.
• Patents or publications related to EDA, debug, or design productivity.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on impactful technology solving complex problems.
• Collaborate with leading semiconductor and system companies.
• Technical mentorship and leadership opportunities.