Principal EDA Software Engineer (C++, Characterization)

TL;DR

Principal EDA Software Engineer (C++, Characterization): Enhance and expand tools for static and dynamic transistor-level analysis of advanced custom digital and mixed-signal circuits powering communication, IoT, and AI markets with an accent on timing analysis, new frameworks for n5 nodes and below, and machine learning integration. Focus on leveraging machine learning for improvements in speed, capacity, and usability, designing robust data structures and algorithms.

Location: San Jose

Salary: $136,500 to $253,500 (California)

Company

Developer of technologies and products enabling transistor-level analysis for communication, IoT, and AI markets.

What you will do

• Enhance and expand existing tools' architecture to cover timing analysis.
• Create new frameworks for analyzing effects dominant at n5 and below.
• Leverage machine learning to improve speed, capacity, and usability over existing solutions.

Requirements

• 8+ years in EDA tools development with expertise in transistor-level timing, power, noise, aging, reliability, or EMIR analysis.
• Hardcore C++ knowledge in Linux environment.
• Strong proficiency in data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.
• Industry experience developing and maintaining C++ applications on Unix/Linux.
• Experience with quality and software processes.
• Ability to analyze transistor or gate-level schematics.
• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering preferred.

Nice to have

• Experience in circuit simulation or library characterization programs.
• Understanding of SPICE simulation transistor models.
• Experience with distributed programming, database design, and cloud APIs.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment with industry leaders and innovators.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401(k) with employer match, employee stock purchase plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Incentive compensation: bonus, equity.