CAD Engineer (Custom EDA)

Lattice Semiconductor; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a CAD/EDA Engineer to join their dynamic team in Penang. This role involves developing and supporting custom design methodologies, optimizing EDA tools, and collaborating with foundry and vendor teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in VLSI design and EDA, with hands-on experience in tools like Calibre and Cadence. The company values diversity and offers a competitive compensation package, making it an exciting opportunity for those ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a community that is committed to customer success and innovation in programmable logic solutions.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of EDA experience, including custom verification.
• Knowledge in EM/IR analysis and physical signoff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support custom design methodology & flow.
• Document processes and deliver training on EDA flows.

Skills

VLSI Design

EDA Tools

Calibre DRC/LVS/PERC

Cadence Quantus

Voltus/Voltus-FI

Unix Shell Scripting

TCL

Perl

Python

Problem Solving

Education

BSEE/CE

MSEE

Tools

Calibre

Cadence

Job description

Lattice Overview

There is energy here…energy you can feel crackling at any of our international locations. It’s an energy generated by enthusiasm for our work, for our teams, for our results, and for our customers. Lattice is a worldwide community of engineers, designers, and manufacturing operations specialists in partnership with world-class sales, marketing, and support teams, who are developing programmable logic solutions that are changing the industry. Our focus is on R&D, product innovation, and customer service, and to that focus, we bring total commitment and a keenly sharp competitive personality. Energy feeds on energy. If you flourish in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, want to achieve individual success within a “team first” organization, and believe you can contribute and succeed in a demanding yet collegial atmosphere, then Lattice may be just what you’re looking for.

Responsibilities & Skills

Responsibilities & Skills

Lattice is seeking a CAD/EDA Engineer experienced in VLSI design & EDA to join our CAD/EDA Engineering group in Penang, Malaysia. Qualified candidates must be hold a BS in EE/ECE/COE, or an MS with 5 to 10 years of industry experience on advanced process technology nodes. This individual will be the key driver to develop and support the custom design methodology & flow.

Accountabilities

• Hands-on experience with Calibre DRC/LVS/PERC, able to interpret and develop rules, optimize run time and memory usage.
• Familiarity with Cadence Quantus extraction tool, knowledgeable in transistor/gate level parasitic extraction.
• Deep understanding of Voltus/Voltus-FI EM/IR flow, including static/dynamic, signal EM/IR power and rail analysis, automation scripting, and report analysis.
• Ability to analyze tool limitations and develop solutions to enhance project productivity and efficiency.
• Develop, release, and maintain standard design scripts to automate EDA tools & flows.
• Coordinate with foundry and EDA vendor support teams to resolve tool and technology file issues.
• Establish and implement comprehensive design QA procedures and test suites.
• Document processes and deliver training on methodologies and EDA flows.
• Stay updated on industry trends by attending conferences and forums.

Requirements:

• BSEE/CE or MSEE with 5-10 years of industry EDA experience, including custom verification.
• Knowledge in electrical rule check, physical signoff, extraction, EM/IR analysis.
• Proficiency in Windows, Unix shell scripting, TCL, Perl, Python, etc.
• Independent problem-solver with proven ability to collaborate across multiple groups and locations.

Lattice recognizes that employees are its greatest asset and the driving force behind success in a highly competitive, global industry. We offer comprehensive compensation and benefits to attract, retain, motivate, and reward top talent.

As an international developer of innovative low-cost, low-power programmable design solutions, our global workforce of approximately 800 shares a commitment to customer success and a relentless drive to succeed. To learn more about our FPGA, CPLD, and power management devices, visit www.latticesemi.com. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or RSS. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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