CAD Engineer

We are actively seeking a Senior CAD Engineer to join our dynamic team.

The Role :

The Senior CAD engineer must develop, deploy, and maintain engineering software solutions such as common Computer Aided Design (CAD) libraries, software application distribution, and standards/process/training libraries. He must develop and maintain the background environment producing the scripting necessary to extend the capabilities of the software and streamline workflows, exploring innovative design approaches. He is required to develop and maintain automation utilities using Cadence SKILL and Linux scripting languages. He will also provide user support for the Process Design Kits (PDKs) and the design capture and layout tools to worldwide design centers. He can develop and maintain in-house PDKs and customize external foundry PDKs in collaboration with design teams and technology development teams. He produces custom scripts to set environments and add functionalities under revision control.

Responsibilities of the Development Tools Software Engineer include, but are not limited to :

1. Configure, test, and deploy CAD and simulation software applications.
2. Provide customer service including troubleshooting engineering software application issues.
3. Develop and manage engineering process documentation.
4. Create, manage, and update scripts to facilitate data import/export between different CAD programs or between CAD and other software tools, enabling interoperability.
5. Support, enhance, and maintain PDKs and various Analog/Mixed-Signal design tools.
6. Work with EDA vendors to track and resolve issues.
7. Work with Technology Foundry teams to facilitate debugging and proper characterization of tool-related issues.
8. Set work areas and repositories using DesSync commands.

Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens tools: Calibre, Questa.
• Experience in all phases of CAD tools from evaluation, QA, test, release, and user support to documentation.
• Solid background in programming skills, circuit design, and device physics knowledge to solve circuit design, layout, physical verification, and post-layout extraction challenges.
• Experience in DesSync Synchronization management.
• BS/MS in EE/CS or equivalent with 5+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in programming languages: Bash, Python, Perl, C-shell, SKILL.
• The candidate should be located in Barcelona or nearby.

Additional Qualities and Offerings

We seek team players who prioritize team outcomes, with respect and honest challenge. The ideal candidate should have a "can-do" attitude, be self-starting and self-motivated.

What do we offer?

• Join an innovative team and experience company growth.
• Opportunities for career development and growth.
• Hybrid work environment and flexible schedule.
• Competitive remuneration based on experience.
• Roles based in Barcelona (Spain) or Rome (Italy).

Our Mission

We are looking for outstanding people willing to join our mission to change the industry and build a better world. If you identify with Openchip, contact us for a competitive package and flexible work arrangements to balance personal and professional life.

Our Values

We believe a diverse and inclusive team is key to innovation. We foster a work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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