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Cadence Design · Shanghai

# Software Architect

Shanghai Software Engineering 

Listed on Cadence Design’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Cadence Design’s careers site →](https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/SHANGHAI/HW-SW-Engineer_R48117)

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## Job description

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

### Job responsibilities

Responsible for designing, developing, for updating, maintaining, documenting and supporting IP models of standard AMBA protocols and proprietary CUP protocol for use on hardware based verification products. Work closely with customer to adopt and develop new features and spec version on new proprietary CUP protocol. Interface with internal teams (AE, PE, VIP and ABVIP), and external customer (Mainly Xiaomi) to work on diverse problems and solutions related to emulation, simulation, or verification.

Perform as team member toward cross verification of and cross training in AMBA IP as well as in developing and using lifecycle processes to ensure product quality.

### Job Requirements

The position requires BSEE, or equivalent, with a minimum of 4 years of industry experience in designing hardware and software systems. Must have excellent communication skills with both written and spoken English. C / C++ knowledge and hands-on experience. RTL design knowledge using Verilog/SystemVerilog is required along with experience using RTL verification tools and flows. Debugging experience. Experience with team-wide collaboration tools and process.

Drive and ability to schedule workload and plan own tasks effectively.

### Preferred

Verification experience using Cadence simulation and/or emulation products is highly desired. Experience in AMBA protocols is highly desired. CHI knowledge / experience is strongly recommended and is a big advantage. We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 100 days
- Location: Shanghai[Apply on Cadence Design’s careers site →](https://cadence.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/SHANGHAI/HW-SW-Engineer_R48117)

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