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:

• Bachelor's degree with at least 12-16 years of design/EDA experience or Master's degree with at least 10 years of experience. Master's 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 $157,500 to $292,500. 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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