Design Technology Tool Enablement Engineer
Core
Design, develop, test, and debug software tools and flows for semiconductor process design and manufacturing to enable design teams to meet manufacturability requirements.
Role type
EDA Tools Software Engineer
Builds
Software tools and automated workflows for process design and manufacturing
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Electronic Design Automation (EDA)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Python, Tcl, Perl scripting; EDA tools (Calibre, ICV, Pegasus); rule deck development (SVRF/TVF, PXL, PVL); semiconductor device physics; process technology; design rules; algorithmic solutions for physical design challenges
Preferred skills
Physical verification (DRC, LVS, density/fill); layout and schematic entry tools (Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys Custom Designer); cross-disciplinary problem solving
Technologies
Python, Tcl, Perl, Calibre, ICV, Pegasus, Unix/Linux, SVRF, TVF, PXL, PVL, Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys Custom Designer
Responsibilities
Design and debug software tools for process design and manufacturing; automate workflows for efficiency and accuracy; build test cases to validate tool integration; coordinate tool requirements with internal partners and external EDA vendors; analyze performance contributors for technology features
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC