Principal Electrical Engineer - Layout/EDA tool Automation - 968
Core
Define and execute technical vision for layout productivity using automation, AI-enabled workflows, and scalable engineering infrastructure to reduce design cycle time and improve quality.
Role type
Principal IC layout automation engineer (AI/ML)
Builds
Automation frameworks, AI-assisted workflows, data pipelines, and performance dashboards for IC/MEMS/photonics design teams
Domain
Semiconductor physical design and layout automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
IC layout design, Python/SKILL/Tcl/C++ scripting, EDA tool integration, generative AI/ML application, data pipeline construction, cross-functional technical leadership, organizational change management
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in EE/CS/Data Science, cloud computing infrastructure experience, ROI-driven automation strategy, mentoring engineers
Technologies
Cadence Virtuoso, Allegro, Synopsis, Siemens EDA, KLayout, Python, SKILL, Tcl, C++, generative AI, machine learning
Responsibilities
Develop roadmap for layout automation and AI workflows; define productivity metrics (cycle time, throughput, first-pass success); identify automation opportunities in layout/verification/tape-out; create software tools and AI-assisted workflows; integrate generative AI/ML into engineering processes; establish data pipelines and dashboards; drive tool adoption and training; collaborate with EDA vendors; mentor engineers and influence strategy
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership