Principal CAD Engineer
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