Digital EDA Engineer - Semiconductors

Technical Futures.; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering semiconductor start-up in Berkshire seeks an experienced Digital EDA / CAD Engineer to contribute to the development of IC design tools and methodologies. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess at least 7 years of extensive experience in digital design flows. Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Shell, Perl, or Tcl is essential, along with a deep understanding of chip design processes. This hybrid role is ideal for those looking to innovate in the high-tech sector.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified Digital EDA / CAD Engineer with 7+ years experience.
• Deep understanding of the chip design process.
• Extensive experience across front-end and back-end digital design flows.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support tool evaluation, selection and flow development.

Skills

Programming skills in Python

Programming skills in Shell

Programming skills in Perl

Programming skills in Tcl

Chip design process understanding

Proficiency in building EDA/CAD flows

Experience with Cadence Voltus

Education

Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Electronic/Computer/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Digital EDA / CAD Engineer Semiconductor Start-up Berkshire Hybrid Working. Degree qualified Digital EDA / CAD Engineer with 7+ years experience across front-end and back-end digital design flows will contribute to the definition and implementation of IC design tools, flows and methodologies.

The successful Digital EDA / CAD Engineer will be part of an exciting high-tech scale-up which is revolutionizing wired connectivity, enabling the build of energy efficient AI systems globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support tool evaluation, selection and flow development.

Qualifications

• Bachelors / Masters Degree in Electronic / Computer / Electrical Engineering.
• Programming skills in Python, Shell, Perl, Tcl or similar.
• Deep understanding of the chip design process.
• Proficiency building robust EDA / CAD flows.
• Experience with Cadence Voltus (or similar).
• Extensive experience across front-end and back-end digital design flows (simulation, synthesis, place & route, parasitic extraction, STA, physical verification etc.).
• Some RTL coding experience beneficial.