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Description:
We are seeking a skilled EDA Tool Management Specialist to oversee the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools in the design environment. This role will ensure smooth design workflows, maximize design efficiency, and drive innovation by staying current with the latest EDA technologies both on-prem and in the cloud.
Tool Administration:
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Manage the lifecycle of EDA tools, including installation, configuration, upgrades, and license management on-prem and in the cloud environment.
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Build comprehensive design environments in the cloud with secure and scalable architecture, job scheduling, and queue management.
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Monitor tool performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.
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Maintain a robust tool infrastructure ensuring data integrity and backup procedures.
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Manage EDA license requests, installation, forecasting, and maintenance.
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Work with infrastructure teams on compute grid, storage management, and job scheduling architecture.
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Adapt EDA infrastructure to various chip design styles (Digital, Analog-Mixed Signal, RF, ASICs, FPGAs) and simulation solutions.
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Support RTL2GDS flow and physical design implementation flow development.
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Train teams on cloud deployments and EDA tool management.
Workflow Development:
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Collaborate with design teams to set up and maintain efficient EDA tool flows, integrating synthesis, placement, routing, verification, etc.
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Create and document standard design methodologies and best practices for tool usage.
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Develop custom scripts and automation to streamline tasks and improve design efficiency.
Technical Support:
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Provide technical support on EDA tool usage, queue management, troubleshooting, and access issues.
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Conduct training sessions on new tool features and updates.
Vendor Management:
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Evaluate and install EDA tools and design collaterals.
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Manage license servers, understand agreements, and optimize license usage.
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Collaborate with vendors on tool installation and enhancements.
Technical Skills:
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Strong understanding of EDA toolsets including synthesis, place & route, static timing analysis, formal verification, and circuit simulation tools (Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens preferred).
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Proficient in scripting languages (TCL, Perl, Python).
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Familiarity with Linux operating systems.
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Experience with EDA tool management in On-Prem and Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
Design Expertise:
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Solid understanding of integrated circuit (IC) design principles: logic design, physical design, and timing analysis.
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Experience with various design methodologies and technology nodes.
Communication & Collaboration:
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Excellent communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical users.
Education:
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
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Relevant industry experience is required.
Primary Skill: CAD Software - Expert (10+ years experience)
Additional Skills:
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Cloud Architect/Engineer - Advanced (6 9 years experience) (Preferred)
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Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) - Intermediate (3 5 years experience) (Preferred)
Search Keywords:
EDA Tool Management, CAD, EDA Tool Installation, License Management, Engineering Environment Setup, Cloud Architect, Engineering Infrastructure Management
Preferred Previous Companies: Microsoft, AWS, Meta, Google, AMD, Nvidia, ARM