Front-End Infrastructure / CAD (FE Design Verification)

ALTEN; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking an experienced Engineer in Austin, Texas, specialized in Front-End Design Verification flows. This role demands a proven track record in developing and managing complex verification systems and tools, particularly with Synopsys VCS and IES. Responsibilities include ensuring efficiency in verification tools, troubleshooting issues, and acting as the liaison with EDA vendors. Strong analytical and communication skills are required, along with expertise in version control such as Git. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in design verification processes.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and troubleshooting FE Design Verification flows.
• Strong analytical skills for debugging regression and coverage issues.
• Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools and xprop configuration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain verification flows ensuring robustness.
• Lead regression management and troubleshoot coverage issues.
• Act as the main contact for EDA tool support and vendor management.

Skills

Design Verification

Regression Management

Analytical Skills

Version Control (Git)

Communication Skills

Tools

Synopsys VCS

IES

Git

Perforce

Job description

Job Description

FE Infrastructure/CAD team within Client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineer with extensive experience in Front-End (FE) Design Verification flows, tools, and methodologies. This role requires deep technical expertise and experience across multiple verification tools and platforms, as well as a track record of solving complex challenges in FE infrastructure. Candidates should possess a specialized skill set that encompasses regression management, coverage analysis, RTL architecture, tool deployment, and extensive interaction with industry‑leading EDA vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Development & Maintenance of Verification Flows: Design, support, and continuously improve highly complex, scalable, and efficient Verification flows, with a focus on ensuring robustness and efficiency. Collaborate on advanced flow‑based regression tools and maintain them by providing consistent support and updates to meet evolving project demands.
• Regression Management & Triage: Lead regression management systems, including flow‑based regression support. Proactively manage regression triage, interactive user requirements, and troubleshoot issues to ensure seamless project continuity. Expertise in debugging and resolving issues related to coverage, regression fail triaging, and flow stability.
• Advanced Coverage Analysis: Demonstrate expertise in coverage tools by actively debugging and resolving intricate coverage‑related support and merge issues. Support end‑to‑end coverage analysis workflows, ensuring accurate data insights for coverage closure.
• EDA Tool & Vendor Management: Act as the point of contact for VCS Synopsys issues, providing in‑depth debugging, troubleshooting, and solutions to complex problems. Regularly liaise with Synopsys vendors and other EDA partners to coordinate tool support, resolve escalated issues, and stay updated on new developments, maintaining an open line of communication to ensure high‑quality support for verification processes.
• RTL Architecture Tool Deployment & Support: Successfully deploy and maintain tools for RTL Architecture, ensuring integration with FE verification flows and addressing any support requirements. Provide expert guidance on RTL architectural workflows and deployment best practices.
• Advanced Tool Knowledge & Support: Provide specialized support for various verification tools, including VCS and IES with xprop modeling, and work with advanced functionalities like fcov_analyzer. Ensure compatibility across platforms and resolve any tool‑specific issues in support of FE verification workflows.
• Version Control Expertise: Leverage extensive knowledge of Git.

Requirements

• Proven experience in designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting FE Design Verification flows and CAD infrastructure for large‑scale, high‑performance projects.
• Expertise in flow‑based regression management, with strong analytical skills in debugging regression and coverage issues.
• Familiarity with industry‑standard tools including Synopsys VCS, IES, and RTL architecture tools, with hands‑on experience in xprop configuration for VCS and IES.
• Advanced knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git, Perforce, and Git‑P4 interfaces, with an ability to support and streamline versioning workflows.
• Strong communication skills, with experience working directly with EDA vendors to resolve issues and improve tool performance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and a strong attention to detail.