My client is
an innovative leader in high:speed and energy efficient chip:chip link solutions, seeking an experienced EDA/CAD Engineer to join its UK Design center.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and maintain an integrated analog/digital EDA environment, including installation, configuration, and support of tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys platforms, and Siemens Calibre/AFS.
* Flow development and automation: design, automate, and validate robust CAD flows for simulation, physical verification, parasitic extraction, and reliability analysis.
* Methodology support: provide expert guidance to analog and digital design engineers; troubleshoot tool issues; optimize design methodologies for performance and quality.
* Vendor management: serve as the primary technical contact with EDA vendors to resolve complex issues, drive bug fixes, and evaluate new versions/features.
* PDK installation and support: contribute to installation, qualification, and deployment of PDKs for advanced technology nodes.
* Design enablement: create and maintain clear documentation, training materials, and scripts so teams can use tools and flows effectively.
* Continuous improvement: proactively identify bottlenecks and implement solutions that improve productivity, accuracy, and turnaround time.
Skills
* Strong programming skills: Shell, Python, Perl, Tcl, SKILL; ability to develop simple GUIs; Make:based build automation.
* Solid understanding of the full chip:design lifecycle and digital, analog, and mixed 8209;signal IC design flows.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills; collaborates effectively with engineering teams and vendors.
* Excellent problem 8209;solving skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast 8209;paced environment.
* Proficient in EDA/CAD flow development while balancing stakeholder needs (quality, schedule, and compute efficiency).
* Ability to quickly learn, understand, maintain, and enhance complex software design tools.
Experience
* Bachelor or Master of Science Degree, in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science.
* Several years in an EDA/CAD engineering supporting both analog and digital IC design teams.
* Proven experience at advanced technology nodes and associated PDKs. Practical knowledge of industry:standard methodologies, tool licensing, revision control, and release management.
* Hands:on expertise with key tools across: Analog/RF (Cadence Virtuoso Schematic/Layout, ADE, Spectre/APS/AFS), Physical Verification (Siemens Calibre; Cadence Pegasus), Parasitic Extraction (Cadence Quantus), and Digital Implementation (Synopsys Design Compiler and IC Compiler II; Cadence Innovus).
* Proven experience at advanced technology nodes and associated PDKs.
* Practical knowledge of indust