Principal Application Engineer - Digital Implementation

Role Summary

The Principal Application Engineer - Digital Implementation plays a critical role in providing technical support for digital IC design implementation. This position involves demonstrating expertise in the RTL-to-GDSII design methodology across both low power and high-performance designs.

Experience Level

Candidates should possess experience in full-spectrum digital design implementation at a multinational IC design house, particularly utilizing Cadence tools such as EDI/Innovus. Familiarity with ML/AI frameworks is advantageous.

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities include:

• Delivering key technical support for digital IC design products during demonstrations and sales presentations.
• Applying hands-on experience in RTL-to-GDSII design, covering aspects like floorplanning, partitioning, placement, CTS, routing, and STA timing closure.
• Executing physical verification, RC extraction, and power network analysis.
• Assisting in the evaluation and delivery of concurrent mixed-signal design projects.

Requirements

Applicants should meet the following qualifications:

• Strong understanding of technical issues related to design products and their applications.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages, along with effective communication and soft skills.
• A Master's degree and professional experience in IC design, specifically with Cadence tools.
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Shell, Perl, Tcl, or Python.
• Fluency in English with a positive work attitude.

Education Requirements

A Master's degree in a relevant engineering field is preferred, alongside practical experience in digital IC design.