EDA Tools Engineer (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

EDA Tools Engineer (Semiconductor): Developing and optimizing hardware design tools and methodologies to enable efficient semiconductor development with an accent on power, performance, and area (PPA) optimization. Focus on building design automation flows, integrating components for end-to-end testing, and collaborating with EDA vendors to adopt next-generation technologies.

Location: Hybrid in Penang, Malaysia

Company

hirify.global's Central Engineering Group (CEG) is a data-driven organization building scalable engineering solutions across product enablement, custom ASIC, and foundry enablement.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and verify hardware design tools, flows, and methodologies for efficient development.
• Support and develop TFM specifically for new technology nodes and EDA tool enablement.
• Create and verify unique hardware designs and integrate components into hierarchical systems for end-to-end testing.
• Develop and analyze automation tools and flows to improve power and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with EDA vendors to define and drive the adoption of next-generation hardware design tools.
• Debug and resolve complex engineering and tool-related challenges to ensure disciplined execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or 2+ years with a Master's degree.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or TCL for automation tasks.
• Foundational knowledge of design infrastructure tools and methodologies related to hardware development.
• Basic understanding of digital design, physical design, verification, and performance optimization processes.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of synthesis and APR flows, as well as vendor tools and methodologies (TFM) used in the semiconductor industry.
• Familiarity with hardware architecture, logic design, and emerging physical design technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills for complex technical issues.
• Effective communication skills for cross-functional and vendor collaboration.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model allowing employees to split time between on-site and off-site work.
• Opportunity to work at the forefront of semiconductor technological advancements.
• Professional growth within a high-impact, data-driven engineering environment.
• Commitment to ethical hiring practices and RBA compliance.