Digital Flow Enablement Solutions Architect

At Cadence we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Locations: remote role but must be currently located in the US.

The position involves:

• Leading customer engagements on standard cell library optimization and RTL->GDS enablement including techLEF creation and updates mapping files and general flow development.
• Interfacing with customers regarding digital flow enablement and methodologies including:
  • timing characterization including sensitivity modeling
  • Physical view generation (LEF GDS abstracts etc)
  • Logical view generation (LIB CDL Spectre etc)
  • Technology LEF creation for digital tools
  • MSOA flows
• Performing design of experiments and running Genus/Innovus to validate techLEF correctness and library performance and DRC correctness
• Tempus timing flow development and validation
• Working closely with R&D on tools and methodology improvements
• Other digital P&R tasks as needed by the group
• Processes nodes range from 1.4nm to 350nm with majority of work at GAA advanced nodes

Position Requirements:

• Bachelors degree with at least 12-16 years of design/EDA experience or Masters degree with at least 10 years of experience. Masters degree preferred.
• Knowledge of standard cell and IO design optimization and characterization methodology including LLE/LDE effects
• Excellent digital simulation and debug skills
• Experience with techLEF development at advanced nodes a must
• Understanding of Liberty (.lib) Verilog & other views such as NLDM CCS & ECSM
• Strong knowledge of Digital Design flows and Static Timing Analysis
• Prior experience with ASIC digital implementation flows and EDA tools is required
• Experience with advanced nodes (5nm and below) required.
• Good programming knowledge in Unix Shell scripting perl and importantly TCL
• Strong customer-facing communication and problem solving skills
• Strong personal drive for continuous learning and expanding professional skill sets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Familiar with EDA tool:

• Characterization: Liberate Liberate MX Liberate AMS
• Simulators: Spectre AMS Xcelium
• Digital: Genus Innovus Tempus Voltus PrimeTime etc

The annual salary range for California is $157500 to $292500. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus equity and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications skill level competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays 401(k) plan with employer match employee stock purchase plan a variety of medical dental and vision plan options and more.

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