ECAD Principal Engineer

Arm; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm seeks an ECAD Principal Engineer to join the System-in-Package team, driving automation and data transfer across ECAD workflows. You will help customize toolsets and prepare next-gen SoCs for IoT, automotive, and compute applications.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multiple teams and vendor interfaces. Ideal candidates have 15+ years with Cadence APD/Allegro, 2.5D/3D packaging, and strong scripting (SKILL, TCL, Python).

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with 2.5D and 3D package systems and facilitating layout process improvements.
• 15+ years using Cadence APD & Allegro toolsets with recent experience using V24, V25; Siemens HyperLynx, Ansys and Valor.
• Significant experience in programming languages such as SKILL, TCL, Ravel, Codex, Python.
• Design, development and deployment of Custom Tools in large layout installations.
• History of Product support and internal regression testing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with multiple teams to architect/develop automation for data transfer and checking.
• Interface with ECAD vendors on development requirements and issue resolution.
• Support library development by creating symbols and CAD databases using Cadence tools.
• Develop methodologies to improve layout efficiency.
• Carry out layout development using best practices for DFM, DFA, and PDN.
• Provide use-model support to internal teams across the design tools.

Skills

Programming languages: SKILL, TCL, RAV

Custom Tools development

Product support & regression testing

Layout process improvements

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Cadence APD

Allegro

Siemens HyperLynx

Ansys

Valor

Job description

Arm has an exceptional opportunity for an ECAD Principal Engineer in our System-in-Package team! We are looking for an Engineer to become part of a tools and process implementation team responsible for implementing ARM’s next generation of SoC’s in the IoT, Automotive, and Compute spaces. This role will help support existing toolsets, customize functions as required and help us prepare for the next generation of SoC development.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and coordinate with multiple teams to help architect/develop automation that facilitates data transfer and checking between these teams
• Communicate with ECAD vendors regarding new development requirements, problem reports and resolutions.
• Support Library development by helping develop symbols and CAD library databases using Cadence APD tools
• Develop methodologies to improve layout efficiency!
• Some Layout development using best-known practices for DFM, DFA, Signal and Power Delivery Networks
• Provide use model support as needed to internal team members across all the tools in our design cycle.

Required Skills and Experience

• An Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience with 2.5D and 3D package systems and facilitating layout process improvements
• 15+ years of recent experience in the use of Cadence APD & Allegro toolsets with recent experience using V24, and V25, Siemens HyperLynx, Ansys and Valor
• Substantial experience with programming languages such as SKILL, TCL, Ravel, Codex, Python, and others
• Significant experience in the design, development and deployment of Custom Tools in large layout installations.
• Demonstrated history of Product support and internal regression testing and techniques.

Nice To Have Skills and Experience

• Experience with Siemens Expedition, Calibre, Innovus, other tools
• Ability to use SI/PI tools, run early analysis and provide feedback
• Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills for training and documentation

Salary Range:

$249,900-$338,100 per year

Accommodations at Arm

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Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.