Marvell Technology · 1 month ago
Senior Staff Physical Verification CAD engineer - EDA Tools
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$124K/yr - $186K/yr
10+ years expMarvell Technology is a leader in semiconductor solutions that underpin data infrastructure globally. They are seeking a Senior Staff Physical Verification CAD Engineer to enhance the physical verification process in semiconductor design, collaborating closely with design teams to ensure product integrity and performance.
DSPInternet of ThingsManufacturingSemiconductorWireless
Responsibilities
Develop run sets for nanotechnology and support Calibre, ICV and provide user support for DRC and LVS debugging to streamline physical verification flow
Automate and support physical verification flow for internal design tools group
Support tape-out and design-related foundry interface activities, physical verification CAD flow, and CAD flows for SOC integration
Develop and maintain validation procedures for physical verification flow and prepare user guides and documents
Job duties include some usage of full custom layout tools to review results and create validation test cases
Develop and maintain advanced CAD and EDA tools and methodologies for digital and analog IC design, verification, and physical implementation
Integrate various EDA tools into an efficient and cohesive design flow, ensuring seamless interoperability and maximizing design productivity
Define and optimize design methodologies, flows, and best practices for efficient and reliable chip design, from physical verification to SoC tapeout
Automate design tasks, including physical verification flow, design rule decks, automate layout migration, to improve design efficiency and reduce time-to-market
Evaluate and select third-party EDA tools, libraries, and IPs to meet project requirements, considering performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including foundry engineers, design engineers, layout designers, and software developers, to provide technical guidance, support, and training on CAD and EDA tools and methodologies
Monitor and optimize tool performance, addressing any issues or bottlenecks, and ensuring tool reliability, stability, and usability across design projects
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in CAD and EDA tools, methodologies, and industry trends, and provide recommendations on incorporating new technologies to enhance design capabilities
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, user guides, and training materials for CAD and EDA tools and methodologies, enabling efficient knowledge transfer and onboarding of new team members
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 10+ years of related professional experience
Master's degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 6 years of experience
A minimum of 10 years of experience in CAD and EDA tool development and support, preferably within the semiconductor industry
In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with industry-standard EDA tools and methodologies for digital and analog IC design, verification, and physical implementation
Proficiency with tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor Graphics, and scripting languages like Tcl, Perl, Python
Synopsys ICV is required, and Mentor Calibre svrf / tvf is preferred
Strong understanding of the complete IC design flow, from front-end design (RTL, synthesis, simulation) to back-end physical implementation (place and route, timing analysis, physical verification)
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex design and tool-related issues, propose innovative solutions, and drive them to completion
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Proven experience in leading projects or initiatives, providing technical guidance, and mentoring junior engineers
Strong motivation for staying abreast of the latest advancements in CAD and EDA tools and methodologies, and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement
Benefits
Flexible time off
401k
Year-end shutdown
Floating holidays
Paid time off to volunteer
Company
Marvell Technology
We believe that infrastructure powers progress. That execution is as essential as innovation. That better collaboration builds better technology.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2017-01-20Post Ipo Equity
2016-05-13Post Ipo Equity
2015-02-05Acquired
Leadership Team
Matthew Murphy
Chairman and CEO
Radha Nagarajan
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