Staff CAD Engineer
Core
Lead complex CAD and EDA tool development, enhancement, and support projects for semiconductor design flows, integrating AI and machine learning to improve engineering productivity and design quality.
Role type
Staff IC CAD Engineer (EDA/AI)
Builds
Design, layout, simulation, and verification tools and flows for integrated circuit development
Domain
Semiconductor / EDA / AI
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, C, C++, Perl, Lisp, SKILL, Visual Basic, VLSI design concepts, CMOS circuit design fundamentals, IC design CAD tools (schematic, layout, simulation, verification)
Preferred skills
AI/LLM/agentic AI frameworks, Unix environments, shell scripting, RTL-to-GDS design flows, analog or digital verification flows, parasitic extraction, design database version control systems
Technologies
Fusion Compiler, Innovus, PrimeTime, Formality, RedHawk-SC, SpyGlass
Responsibilities
Lead complex CAD and EDA tool development, enhancement, and support projects; Drive AI and machine learning adoption within CAD workflows and engineering processes; Develop, debug, and improve design, layout, simulation, and verification tools and flows; Partner with design and process engineering teams to optimize semiconductor development methodologies; Provide technical guidance, training, and documentation for new tools and capabilities
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with technical leadership
