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About the role
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, with 7+ years of experience in CAD, design automation, or EDA tools development in a production environment
Strong Python programming skills, with a proven track record of building, maintaining, and scaling production‑quality automation tools
Hands‑on experience with design automation and scripting in semiconductor design environments
Experience using revision control systems such as Git or Perforce to support collaborative, disciplined development
Fluency in Linux and command‑line environments, including scripting, debugging, and automation
Solid understanding of IC design flows and EDA tools, and how automation enables efficient execution at scale
Experience with project setup, environment configuration, and flow deployment across multiple designs
Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to independently debug complex workflow, tooling, and infrastructure issues
Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively across design, CAD, IT, and vendor teams
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, with 7+ years of experience supporting design CAD or EDA tools
Experience working with SKILL, Tcl, and/or shell scripting, especially in EDA flow customization
Hands‑on experience with the Cadence design environment and associated analog and digital design tools
Familiarity with job scheduling and compute management systems such as LSF or equivalent
Experience with data processing, reporting, and visualization, enabling insight into flow performance and design metrics
Background in building regression frameworks and automated validation systems to ensure flow quality and stability
Familiarity with PDKs, design databases, data formats, and tapeout flows
Experience supporting analog or mixed‑signal design teams, with an understanding of their unique workflow needs
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