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Principal CAD Engineer

Bengaluru, KA, in💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-02 → 2026-09-25

Core

Develop and deploy frontend and backend tools and flows for digital designs, engaging with global customers and leading small teams.

Role type

Principal IC CAD/EDA Engineer

Builds

Digital design flows (RTL to GDS) and EDA tool automation

Domain

Semiconductor EDA / Digital Design

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

EDA/CAD flow expertise, RTL to GDS implementation, mature-node technology support (22nm, 12nm), Synopsys/Cadence tools, scripting (Tcl, Perl, Python), team leadership

Preferred skills

AI/ML development tasks, innovative solution proposal, cross-functional coordination

Technologies

Synopsys, Cadence, Tcl, Perl, Python

Responsibilities

Own parts of the overall CAD solution, engage with customers for tool training and support, debug CAD flows, evaluate EDA tools for efficiency, lead small teams

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship

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