Senior AWS EDA/HPC Architect & SME - Remote

Simple Solutions; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Simple Solutions is seeking a Senior AWS EDA/HPC Architect & SME to lead architecture and optimization of scalable HPC and EDA workloads on AWS across global projects. The role bridges semiconductor design engineering and cloud infrastructure to modernize chip design workflows and reduce runtimes.

The candidate will collaborate with engineering and IT leadership, implement secure, automated cloud deployments, and mentor teams on best practices for tool integration and optimization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in HPC or EDA architecture, systems engineering, or cloud roles.
• 5+ years designing AWS-based HPC or semiconductor design environments.
• Expertise with EDA tools and parallel compute optimization.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement end-to-end AWS HPC/EDA environments for large-scale simulations.
• Lead cloud migrations of on-prem EDA workloads to AWS using ParallelCluster and FSx for Lustre.
• Design cost-efficient architectures with Spot Instances, Auto Scaling, and elastic file systems.
• Integrate automation and DevOps pipelines with CloudFormation, Terraform, CDK, and CI/CD tools.
• Collaborate with semiconductor design teams to tune workloads for AWS.
• Advise on data management strategies for high-throughput EDA workflows.

Skills

HPC Architecture

EDA Tools

AWS Core Services

Scripting & Automation

Cloud Security & Compliance

Tools

Synopsys

Cadence

Siemens

Ansys

Job description

Senior AWS EDA/HPC Architect & SME - Remote

Jacksonville, United States | Posted on 11/11/2025

Position Summary

TheSenior AWS EDA (Electronic Design Automation) Architect& Subject Matter Expert will lead the architecture, design, and optimization of scalable high-performance compute (HPC) and EDA workloads on AWS. This role bridges semiconductor design engineering and cloud infrastructure—helping clients modernize their chip design workflows, reduce simulation runtimes, and optimize cost-performance at scale. The architect will serve as a strategic advisor to both engineering and IT leadership, ensuring secure, automated, and efficient cloud deployments tailored to EDA workloads such as Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens, and Ansys.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implementend-to-end AWS HPC/EDA environments including compute, storage, networking, and licensing infrastructure optimized for large-scale design simulation and verification.
• Lead cloud migration initiativesfor on-premises EDA workloads to AWS using services such as AWS ParallelCluster, FSx for Lustre, EFA-enabled EC2, and AWS Batch.
• Design cost-efficient architecturesleveraging Spot Instances, Auto Scaling, and elastic file systems for dynamic simulation environments.
• Integrate automation and DevOps pipelinesusing CloudFormation, Terraform, AWS CDK, and CI/CD tools for repeatable and compliant deployments.
• Collaborate with semiconductor design teamsto tune and benchmark workloads (timing analysis, simulation, emulation, verification, etc.) for optimal performance on AWS.
• Advise on data management strategiesfor high-throughput EDA workflows, including S3 lifecycle policies, hybrid storage (FSx, EBS, EFS), and data lakes for results analytics.
• Implement and enforceAWS security, identity, and compliance best practices (IAM, VPC isolation, PrivateLink, encryption, data residency).
• Work closely with vendors and partners(e.g., Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens) to validate tool performance and ensure license server integration on AWS.
• Provide subject matter expertisein HPC job schedulers (Slurm, PBS, LSF), cluster orchestration, and cloud-native workload management.
• Mentor engineering and DevOps teams, establish best practices, and contribute to reusable architectures and playbooks across global projects.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience inHPC or EDA architecture, systems engineering, or cloud infrastructure roles.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designingAWS-based HPC or semiconductor design environments.
• Deep expertise withEDA tools(Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens, Ansys) and understanding of parallel and distributed compute optimization.
• Proficiency withAWS core services: EC2, S3, EFS, FSx for Lustre, Batch, Lambda, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, IAM, and VPC.
• Strong scripting and automation experience (Python, Bash, Terraform, or CDK).
• Solid understanding ofnetworking, storage performance tuning, andjob scheduling systems(Slurm, Grid Engine, PBS Pro, LSF).
• Experience implementingsecure, compliant, multi-account architectureswith Control Tower, Organizations, and Service Catalog.
• Proven ability to interface withengineering teams and executives, translating complex technical challenges into business solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or Advanced Networking Specialty.
• Experience integratingEDA workloads with data analytics or ML pipelineson AWS (e.g., SageMaker, EMR, Glue).
• Familiarity withchip design lifecycleworkflows (RTL, synthesis, verification, sign-off, P&R, DFT).
• Experience supportinghybrid cloud architecturesand HPC burst-to-cloud strategies.
• Background inSemiconductor, Aerospace, or High-Tech industriesa plus.