At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Locations: remote role but must be currently located in the US.
The position involves:
- Leading customer engagements on standard cell library optimization and RTL->GDS enablement, including techLEF creation and updates, mapping files, and general flow development.
- Interfacing with customers regarding digital flow enablement and methodologies, including:
- timing characterization, including sensitivity modeling,
- Physical view generation (LEF, GDS, abstracts, etc)
- Logical view generation (LIB, CDL, Spectre, etc)
- Technology LEF creation for digital tools
- MSOA flows
- Performing design of experiments and running Genus/Innovus to validate techLEF correctness and library performance and DRC correctness
- Tempus timing flow development and validation
- Working closely with R&D on tools and methodology improvements
- Other digital P&R tasks as needed by the group
- Processes nodes range from 1.4nm to 350nm, with majority of work at GAA advanced nodes
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 12-16 years of design/EDA experience or Master’s degree with at least 10 years of experience. Master’s degree preferred.
- Knowledge of standard cell and IO design, optimization and characterization methodology including LLE/LDE effects
- Excellent digital simulation and debug skills
- Experience with techLEF development at advanced nodes a must
- Understanding of Liberty (.lib), Verilog & other views, such as NLDM, CCS & ECSM
- Strong knowledge of Digital Design flows and Static Timing Analysis
- Prior experience with ASIC digital implementation flows and EDA tools is required
- Experience with advanced nodes (5nm and below) required.
- Good programming knowledge in Unix, Shell scripting, perl and importantly TCL
- Strong customer-facing communication and problem solving skills
- Strong personal drive for continuous learning and expanding professional skill sets
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Familiar with EDA tool:
- Characterization: Liberate, Liberate MX, Liberate AMS
- Simulators: Spectre, AMS, Xcelium
- Digital: Genus, Innovus, Tempus, Voltus, PrimeTime etc
The annual salary range for California is $157,500 to $292,500. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.
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