Senior CAD Engineer

Impinj; Porto Alegre; Presencial; BRL 180 000 - 300 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Impinj in Porto Alegre, Brazil, seeks a CAD Silicon Support Engineer to accelerate silicon development. You will maintain EDA toolchains, support DRC/LVS workflows, and optimize design environments to improve time-to-market.

The role leverages Cadence and Synopsys suites, Linux, and scripting to deliver robust CAD processes. Join a high-impact team that bridges vendor tools with custom silicon architectures.

Qualificações

• BSEE with 5+ years or MSEE with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience as CAD support or EDA developer.
• Proficient with EDA IC design tools and layout tooling.
• Strong knowledge of DRC/LVS/Extraction workflows.
• PDK elements, rule decks, model files, and Pcell development.
• Proficient in Cadence, Perl, Python, Unix shell, C/C++, and web basics.
• Linux software and CMOS process familiarity.
• Experience with Cadence/Synopsys tool suites and license management.
• Experience documenting processes and collaborating across teams.

Responsabilidades

• Support CAD team with VDI setup, config, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain load-sharing servers and job submission for reliability.
• Configure EDA tools and license management for design teams.
• Troubleshoot DRC/LVS/Extraction tool issues for designers.
• Support analog design flows from setup to tape-out.
• Develop scripts to automate engineering workflows.
• Collaborate with EDA vendors to implement updates.
• Assist Linux and IT networking issues for the team.
• Document CAD processes and contribute to workflow improvements.

Conhecimentos

CAD support

EDA development

Scripting

Linux

Python

C/C++

VLSI tools

PDK knowledge

Verilog/SystemVerilog

License management

Formação académica

BSEE / MSEE

Ferramentas

Cadence tools

Synopsys tools

Linux admin

FlexLM licenses

Git/Subversion

PDK datasets

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Team Overview

Impinj is a leading RAIN RFID provider and Internet of Things pioneer. We’re inventing ways to connect every thing to the Internet -including retail apparel, retail general merchandise, healthcare items, automobile parts, airline baggage, food and much more. With more than 100 billion items connected to date, and multiple Fortune 500 enterprises around the world using our platform, we solve for a better understanding of our world.If it’s a thing, we’re working to connect it.Join Impinj and help us realize ourvision of a boundless IoT- connecting trillions of everyday items to the Internet.

Impinj is a leading RAIN RFID provider and Internet of Things pioneer. We’re inventing ways to connect every thing to the Internet -including retail apparel, retail general merchandise, healthcare items, automobile parts, airline baggage, food and much more. With more than 100 billion items connected to date, and multiple Fortune 500 enterprises around the world using our platform, we solve for a better understanding of our world.If it’s a thing, we’re working to connect it.Join Impinj and help us realize ourvision of a boundless IoT- connecting trillions of everyday items to the Internet.

Team Overview

The CAD Silicon Support Engineering team is the backbone of our silicon development engine. We are a high-impact, multi-disciplinary group of engineers dedicated to building, maintaining, and optimizing the critical Electronic Design Automation (EDA) environments, tool chains, and methodologies that enable our design teams to tape out world-class silicon. Our mission, to accelerate time-to-market and maximize engineering productivity by delivering robust, highly automated, and deterministic CAD workflows. We bridge the gap between EDA vendor tools and the unique, complex demands of our custom silicon architectures, ensuring maximum tool uptime, optimal license utilization, and flawless data management.

What you will do

• Support team members with virtual desktop environment setup, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Maintain and support the load-sharing server farm and job submission environment to ensure reliable engineering operations
• Set up, configure, and maintain EDA tools and license management to support design teams
• Support circuit and layout designers by troubleshooting issues related to DRC, LVS, and extraction tools
• Support analog design flows and CAD tools from project setup through tape-out, ensuring efficient execution of design activities
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation to improve engineering workflows and assist in resolving design environment issues
• Work closely with designers and collaborate with EDA tool vendors to troubleshoot technical issues and implement tool updates and enhancements.
• Provide support team members on the Linux Operating System and IT networking issues
• Document CAD processes, troubleshooting procedures, and user guides and contribute to continuous improvements in engineering workflows and support practices

What you will bring

• BSEE with 5 years of experience or MSEE with at least 3 years of experience
• Working experience as a CAD support or EDA developer role
• Experience with EDA IC Design Tools (Schematic Capture, Layout Editing, and Simulation)
• Experience with Physical Verification Tools (DRC/LVS/Extraction tools)
• Knowledge of process development kit elements (PDK), including DRC, LVS and Extraction rule decks, model files, and custom parameterized cells development
• Proficiency in one or more programming and Scripting Languages (Cadence Skill, Perl, Python, Unix shell, C, C++, Web development)
• Experience using Linux operating systems and working with CMOS silicon processes
• Knowledge of using and supporting one or more of the following design tools and methodologies:
• Cadence Analog tools (Virtuoso, Spectre, ADE)
• Cadence PCell development
• Synopsys Digital tools (Fusion Compiler, PrimeLib)
• Synopsys library characterization tools
• Experience with Cadence Assura, PVS, Quantus, or Pegasus
• Experience with Siemens Calibre tools
• Administering FlexLM licenses
• Design Management Systems (Subversion, Git, or other version control systems)
• VPN, VNC and Exceed TurboX administration experience
• Experience documenting technical processes clearly and communicate findings across engineering and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines

Compensation & Benefits

Individual base pay depends on various factors such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties, requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Both market wage data and the mid-point of the pay range is reviewed and used as the starting point for all new hire offers. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.

At Impinj certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role. US based employees have access to healthcare benefits; a 401(k) plan and company match among others.

For a more comprehensive list of US employment benefits, clickhere.

Why work at Impinj

Know you’re making a difference. Competitive benefits. Support for remote work or a desk with a view. Weekly Q&A sessions with our executive team. Impinj provides an environment that fosters openness and innovation and is developing technology that delivers a positive impact on the world. Collaboration and teamwork are highly valued, and accomplishments are duly celebrated. We have an open paid time-off policy paired with a respect for work/life balance. Our headquarters is located in Seattle with spectacular views of the Olympics, Lake Union, and Mt Baker, which can be enjoyed from our rooftop deck. Our Brazilian site is in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, at "Tecnopuc," a technology park that offers a very nice workplace for the development of groundbreaking technologies. Impinj is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.