CAD/EDA Tools Automation Engineer
Core
Design, develop, test, and debug software tools, flows, and methodologies for design automation to support hardware product design, process design, and manufacturing.
Role type
IC CAD/EDA Tools Automation Engineer
Builds
Robust, scalable automation solutions for the full hardware design lifecycle
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Hardware design automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Python, Tcl, C++, Linux environments, version management systems, EDA tools, unit/integration testing, distributed computing systems, CAD software administration
Preferred skills
Ph.D. in STEM, industry-standard EDA tools (Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys ICV, Siemens Calibre), job management tools on distributed systems, process automation workflows
Technologies
Python, Tcl, C++, Linux, Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys ICV, Siemens Calibre
Responsibilities
Design and debug software tools for design automation; automate build and deployment pipelines; develop scripts for physical design, place and route, and DRC verification; maintain CAD/EDA tool infrastructure; optimize resource utilization on distributed systems; standardize processes via reusable automation components
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC