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Software Engineer II: R&D Hardware Verification

Today• Belo Horizonte, Brazil

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

Cadence Design Systems Inc. is looking for a motivated Software Engineer II: R&D Hardware Verification to work with us in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to impact the world of technology. Cadence has been nominated as a Great Place to Work globally and in Brazil and is also a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For.

As a Software Engineer II: R&D Hardware Verification, you will be part of HSV in the SVG group in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The HSV group works with Palladium, the best HW Emulator in market. To understand more on what we do, you can visit Palladium website. Working at Cadence is very dynamic, fast-paced, and integrated with other teams all around the world.

Job Description:

  • Development of Firmware for a highly parallel distributed system.
  • Development, Testing, validation, deployment, debugging of Firmware of Palladium Emulation system.
  • You will be part of Research and Development (R&D) to build, maintain our next generation Emulation system.
  • Customer support and Creation of tools for debugging system failures is also part of job.

Requirements:

  • Complete Computer Engineering or Bachelor's in computer science/Computer Engineering with 2+ years' experience in relevant field..
  • Knowledge and experience with Object-oriented programming.
  • Knowledge on advanced data structures and algorithms (graph algorithm + basics).
  • Knowledge of C++/Python programming language.
  • Knowledge of Linux Operating System.
  • Knowledge with Unix environment management.
  • Very good spoken and written English and Portuguese.

Nice to have:

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  • Master with Computer Science is a plus.
  • Experience developing software using Perforce version control systems.
  • Experience with scripting environments - Tcl and Python.
  • Knowledge/Experience with simulation and/or emulation.
  • Knowledge/Experience EDA and VLSI design, including Verilog and VHDL languages.
  • Knowledge of Linux Kernel, Kernel drivers, Linux setup, Linux build.
  • Knowledge of Agentic AI.
  • Knowledge of Ethernet, InfiniBand and/or RoCE.

Additional Job Details:

  • Employment category: CLT
  • Employment term: 40 hours/week.
  • Competitive benefits.
  • Location: Av Contorno 5800, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais Brazil.

About Cadence Design Systems:

Cadence is the only company that provides the expertise and tools, IP, and hardware required for the entire electronics design chain, from chip design to chip packaging to boards and to systems. We enable electronic systems and semiconductor companies to create innovative products that transform the way people live, work, and play. Our products are used in mobile, consumer, cloud datacenter, automotive, aerospace, IoT, industrial and other market segments. For more information, access http://www.cadence.com.

We're doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can't.

Client-provided location(s): Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Job ID: Cadence-R56225
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-09-29T19:23:37

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Health Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion