senior software engineering Hardware Engineer tech_leadership · Posted Jun 22, 2026

About this role

Cadence Design Systems is hiring a senior-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Yokohama.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Yokohama
Posted
Jun 22, 2026

Job description

from Cadence Design Systems careers

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

Job Responsibility:

1. Work closely with the Sales team to identify and scope opportunities for Cadence SoC Verification solution, AI solution, simulation Emulation and Acceleration products.

2. Plan, execute and manage key technical evaluations and benchmark with existing and potential customers.

3. Train, ramp-up and accompany customer project.

4. Conduct basic and advanced trainings, presentations and demos as necessary.

5. Providing technical expertise to address clients’ queries, which need expert involvement.

6. Aligned closely with corporate engineering and sales/marketing team on customer requirement for product direction/improvement.

Job Requirements:

4-6 or above years’ experience in the following areas:

1. Design experience in Verilog/VHDL for IP or SoC chip level.

2. Verification with knowledge of System Verilog/VHDL and HDL simulators.

3. Experience of using formal verification, Jasper experience is a plus.

4. Experience with hardware emulator or accelerator is a big advantage.

5. Experience of advanced verification methodology like UVM is a plus.

6. Experience of AI for design and verification is a big advantage.

7. Strong verbal and written communication skills in Japanese is needed.

8. Business-level English proficiency is preferred.

9. Strong teamwork skills with good human relationship.

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

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