Digital Verification CAD Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Digital Verification CAD Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Digital Verification CAD Engineer with our client located in San Jose, CA.

Job Description:

• We are seeking a Digital Verification CAD Engineer to partner closely with verification engineers to enhance and streamline verification methodologies.
• This role focuses on leveraging AI-driven tools to resolve flow inefficiencies, improve productivity, and introduce advanced automation into the digital verification environment.
  
  
  

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with digital verification engineers to identify and resolve methodology and flow issues.
• Develop, integrate, and maintain CAD tools supporting the digital verification flow.
• Apply AI/ML techniques to improve verification productivity, debug efficiency, and coverage closure.
• Drive adoption of AI-based solutions within existing verification frameworks.
• Analyze bottlenecks in simulation, regression, and debug flows, and propose scalable solutions.
• Automate repetitive tasks and improve tool usability and performance.
• Provide technical support and training to verification teams on new methodologies and tools.
  
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of digital verification flow (e.g., simulation, regression, coverage, debug).
• Experience with System Verilog, UVM, or similar verification methodologies.
• Proficiency in programming/scripting (Python, Perl, Tcl, or similar).
• Hands-on experience or familiarity with AI/ML tools or frameworks applied to engineering workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Experience in EDA AI Platforms: Cadence Verisium Preferred Qualifications.
• Experience developing CAD or EDA tools for verification environments
• Familiarity with regression management systems and large-scale simulation environments
• Exposure to data analytics, ML model integration, or LLM-based tooling in engineering flows
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong communication skills and ability to drive methodology changes Work Environment
• Collaborative environment working closely with verification and design teams.
  
  
  

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Range: $90-$120 an hour.
• Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite).
  
  
  

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.