Sr. IC CAD Engineer

  • San Jose, CA
  • Posted 15 hours ago | Updated 11 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

CAD
AC/DC
PDKs
DRC/LVS/xRC runsets
PCELLs
power device

Job Details

Job Title: Sr. Staff IC CAD Engineer
Work Location: San Jose, California
Full time

We are seeking a highly motivated Sr. Staff CAD Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team in capitalizing on this market transformation.


Description
Job Summary
Having pioneered many new power converter topologies and unique control algorithms, Client is now transforming the AC/DC power conversion market with its highly integrated controller ICs and proprietary high voltage Gallium Nitride (GaN) transistor technology enabling previously unattainable levels of energy efficiency and power density.


Duties and Responsibilities
Develops and maintains PDKs.
Supports all IC design CAD tools such as Cadence schematic entry, mixed mode circuit simulation, layout design, layout verification, logic synthesis, place & route, SKILL code development and developing custom Mentor Calibre DRC/LVS/xRC runsets for in-house proprietary processes.
Performs software installation, license management, user support and vendor interface.
Works with IC layout designers providing support for taping out physical designs and support device engineers developing PCELLs and power device layouts. Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or Computer Science
12 years of experience (10 years if with master's degree)
PCELLs development
PDK development for in-house processes
Development of DRC/LVS/xRC runsets
Intimate knowledge of Caliber LVS, DRC and RCX menus and capabilities
Proficiency in Skill and/or other scripting languages
Experience with Encounter P&R
Experience with Cadence VSR & EMIR
Understanding Semiconductor Process Flow
In-house CAD Support for worldwide Design Centers
Excellent communication ability
Familiarity with Perl and/or Python programming

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