Job Role : CAD Engineer
Location : Fremont , CA (Onsite)
Position Type : Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Development of in-house CAD tools for analog design, analog layout, database management, digital frontend and backend, SoC sign-off.
- Automation in design and verification flow using languages such as tcl, skill, or python.
- Collaborate with design engineer, verification engineer, IT, and EDA vendor to optimize EDA license usage.
- Drive innovation by researching and implementing advanced CAD methodologies that either increase productivity or reduce EDA cost.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Participate in design reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to the improvement of design processes and standards.
Requirements:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, with experience in analog or digital IC design flow and CAD methodology.
- 10+ years of experience in CAD engineering, with at least 2 years of experience in <28nm technology node EDA methodology.
- Strong knowledge of analog design, custom layout and physical verification flows.
- Familiar with common EDA environment tools (e.g., Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens etc.), include licensing, environment setup, automation API, and have working knowledge on tool usage.
- Experience with at least one of SKILL or TCL.
- Proficient with UNIX based operating system, file management, disk management and security.
- Ability to automate design methodologies and create productivity scripts with design engineers.
- Ability to work in a startup environment and to work both independently and as a team player.
The following skillsets will be considered a strong asset:
- Experience with circuit or layout design in Cadence environment
- Experience with ASIC design in Synopsys environment