Senior CAD Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IC design firm in the UK is seeking a CAD PDK Engineer for an exciting opportunity in Oxford. The role includes responsibilities such as PDK installation, supporting design teams, and interfacing with external vendors. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering and relevant IC design tool knowledge.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong range of benefits

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of IC design tools and process design kits for silicon chip design.
• Knowledge of custom and digital design flows.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• PDK installation, configuration and maintenance.
• Supporting IC design engineering teams on CAD activities.
• Direct technical interfacing with foundries and tool vendors.

Skills

IC design tools

Linux/unix scripting

Python

TCL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Cadence

Synopsys

Job description

Job Description

This is a great opportunity for a CAD PDK Engineer to join a very well-reputed, successful IC design firm in the UK. This role can be based out of our client’s offices in Oxford, Sheffield or Bristol, (with hybrid working, 2-3 days in the office).

In this role the CAD / PDK Engineer will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of interesting and challenging design projects while diversifying and expanding his / her knowledge.

Responsibilities will include:

• PDK installation, configuration and maintenance
• Physical IP library installation, configuration and maintenance o Standard cells, IOs, memories etc.
• CAD tool installation, configuration and maintenance
• Supporting the IC design engineering teams on day-to-day activities relating to CAD provision
• Working with IC design engineering teams to develop methodology improvements
• Direct technical interfacing with external foundries and CAD tool vendors

The right candidate will have a sound understanding of IC design tools and process design kits for silicon chip design. Requirements include..

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering or similar
• Knowledge of EITHER - Custom IC design flows using Cadence Virtuoso platform
• OR - Digital IC design flows using Cadence or Synopsys platforms
• Knowledge of custom and digital design flows
• Scripting experience in Linux/unix, python, Skill, TCL or other

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this position.

A competitive salary is on offer along with a strong range a benefits and total package.

Contact Caroline at IC Resources today to apply!