PDK/CAD Design Automation Engineer

In this highly cross functional role, you will be part of the Global Design Enablement team responsible for various aspects of PDK development across Custom, Analog and RF technology nodes. As a member of the CAD team, you will be working closely with Custom, Analog & RF Engineering design community to develop & support customized tools and flows for Schematic & Layout design, Circuit Simulation, IP characterization, Custom/Analog P&R and transistor-level EM/IR flows. You will also have the responsibility to collaborate with our Foundry and EDA partners to deploy best-in class EDA tools and flows in addition to developing in-house productivity & QoR automation solutions for improving overall design methodology.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Good understanding of CMOS fundamentals and Circuit Design Concepts
• Strong aptitude for programming and automation
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience in CAD or PDK development
• Knowledge of Virtuoso suite of tools – Schematic, Layout, Analog Design Environment etc.
• Familiarity with SPICE simulation tools (Hspice, SpectreX/APS, AFS/Solido SPICE , PrimeSim SPICE, ADS, GoldenGate etc.)
• Proficiency in one or more of the programming/scripting languages – SKILL, Python, Perl and TCL.
• Experience with Electromagnic tools, like Peakview and EMX, is a plus.
• Knowledge of FinFet & SOI processes is a plus

Educational Requirements

Required: Bachelor's, Electrical Engineering