Software Architect

What You'll Do

• Architect, integrate, and debug Virtual and Hybrid platforms combining RTL, transactors, and virtual models for pre‑silicon enablement.
• Develop systemC and Multithreaded C++ models and Transactors necessary for bringup of software on a Hybrid platform.
• Lead software bring-up on pre‑silicon platforms (emulators / FPGA prototypes), including: Bare‑metal environments Linux OS Android Windows (where applicable) Drive end‑to‑end platform readiness from early boot (ROM, bootloaders) to OS stability.
• Work closely with RTL, IP, firmware, validation, and customer teams to define requirements, align interfaces, and plan deliverables.
• Debug complex software and platform issues using: Waveform analysis Software debuggers (GDB, JTAG-based, emulator debuggers, etc.) Logs and traces Identify root causes across HW/SW boundaries and propose robust architectural fixes.
• Technical Expertise & Qualifications Required Skills Strong background in software architecture with proven experience building and debugging complex pre‑silicon platforms .
• Hands‑on experience integrating RTL with virtual and hybrid environments .
• Deep understanding of SoC architecture and system-level behavior across: Mobile Hyperscaler / Datacenter Automotive platforms Expert knowledge of AMBA protocols and interconnects .
• Proven experience working with and integrating key SoC IPs such as: UFS, NVMe, PCIe Strong proficiency in software debugging methodologies , including waveform-based debug and HW/SW co-debug.
• Solid programming and scripting skills (C/C++, Python, shell scripting preferred).
• Hands on experience on Multi-Threaded aspects, its challenges and tools to manage deadlocks Preferred / Value-Add Skills Experience with SystemC modeling and transaction-level modeling; ability to modify or develop models is a strong plus.
• Prior experience working with emulators and FPGA-based platforms (Palladium, Protium, or similar).
• Familiarity with GenAI / LLM-based workflows applied to EDA, debugging, automation, or productivity acceleration.
• Knowledge of platform performance analysis and optimization.
• Collaboration & Leadership Expectations Strong ability to work across cross‑functional teams and with external customers to: Understand complex, multi-team requirements Translate them into executable technical plans Ability to independently lead and execute projects , owning outcomes end to end.
• While this is an individual contributor role , prior experience in: Mentoring junior engineers Technical leadership Team or project ownership is highly valued.
• Candidate Profile A senior, hands-on technologist with strong problem-solving skills and a system-level mindset.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments.
• Motivated to align with long‑term technical growth and strategic platform evolution within Cadence.
• We’re doing work that matters.
• Help us solve what others can’t.