Software Architect, 3DIC P&R & AI-driven EDA Automation
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San Jose, CA - USA
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Job Summary
At Cadence we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
We are looking for a Software Architect to help build scalable EDA flows and AI-driven automation for advanced 3DIC applications. This role will focus on developing robust flow-generation capabilities debugging assistance root-cause analysis and platform integration for 3DIC interposer and RDL system flows.
Core Responsibilities
- Build scalable EDA flows using C Tcl Python and Java.
- Develop AI/LLM-based automation for 3DIC applications including flow generation debugging assistants and root-cause analysis capabilities.
- Integrate 3DIC flows into a broader platform system supporting 3DIC interposer and RDL system flows.
- Design and automate workflows that improve usability productivity and debug efficiency for complex package and system-level design challenges.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define requirements validate flow behavior and deliver production-quality solutions.
Required Skills
- Strong background in EDA data structures and algorithms.
- Hands-on experience with Tcl Python and C automation in EDA tools.
- Experience with DB-driven design flows such as Innovus or similar implementation platforms.
- Understanding of 3DIC interposer packaging routing and RDL design flows.
- Knowledge of constraint-driven design including timing signal integrity DRC and related implementation constraints.
- Experience handling large-scale design problems including high bump-count designs and multi-region routing challenges.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with 3DIC 3.5D or 2.5D designs.
- Familiarity with signal integrity EMIR and thermal considerations in advanced packaging environments.
- Experience with LLM or AI systems including agent frameworks and prompt-to-script automation.
- Knowledge of multi-tool integration and end-to-end flow automation.
- Ability to translate complex EDA workflows into scalable user-friendly automation solutions.
Education and Experience
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related technical field.
- Relevant industry experience developing EDA software design automation flows AI/LLM-enabled engineering tools or advanced packaging design solutions.
The annual salary range for California is $178500 to $331500. 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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