CareerPlan

CPU Synthesis CAD Engineer

Santa Clara, California, United States of AmericaFull-time$209k–$314k2026-09-17 → 2026-11-10

Core

Build and support high-performance synthesis and implementation tools and flows for custom CPUs to ensure industry-leading power, performance, and area.

Role type

Senior IC CPU Synthesis CAD Engineer

Builds

Synthesis and implementation flows for custom CPUs

Domain

Semiconductor / CPU Design / EDA

Required skills

Logic and physical synthesis, LEC, UPF, front-end signoff, Tcl, Python, automation, synthesis tool expertise (Cadence Genus, Synopsys Fusion Compiler), regression management

Preferred skills

High-performance chip synthesis and place-and-route, advanced technology nodes (5nm or lower), cross-functional collaboration, design lifecycle evaluation

Technologies

Cadence Genus, Synopsys Fusion Compiler, Tcl, Python

Responsibilities

Develop, integrate, and release new features in synthesis CAD flow; Architect and recommend methodology improvements; Maintain, support, and debug synthesis and implementation flows; Work with EDA vendors to define roadmaps and resolve tool issues

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship