Software Architect — 3DIC P&R & AI-driven EDA Automation

Job Title

Software Architect — 3DIC P&R & AI-driven EDA Automation

Role Summary

Design and implement scalable EDA flows and AI-driven automation for advanced 3DIC, interposer, and RDL system-level designs. The role focuses on flow generation, debugging assistance, root-cause analysis, platform integration, and production-quality tooling.

Experience Level

Senior-level. The posting requests substantial industry experience in EDA software, design automation flows, and advanced packaging (no explicit years stated).

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include building automation and integrating flows into a platform while improving usability and debug efficiency for complex package and system-level designs.

• Architect and implement scalable EDA flows and integrations for 3DIC, interposer, and RDL systems.
• Develop AI/LLM-based automation: flow generation, debugging assistants, and root-cause analysis tools.
• Implement and extend tools using C++, Tcl, Python, and Java.
• Design and automate workflows to improve usability, productivity, and debugging efficiency.
• Integrate flows into a broader platform and validate production behavior with cross-functional teams.
• Debug and address large-scale design challenges (high bump-count designs, multi-region routing).

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items listed separately.

• Strong background in EDA data structures and algorithms.
• Hands-on experience with Tcl, Python, and C++ automation in EDA tools.
• Experience with DB-driven implementation flows (e.g., Innovus or similar platforms).
• Understanding of 3DIC, interposer, packaging routing, and RDL design flows.
• Knowledge of constraint-driven implementation: timing, signal integrity, DRC, and related constraints.
• Experience addressing large-scale design problems such as high bump-count and multi-region routing.
• Proven ability to deliver production-quality automation and multi-tool integration.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with 3DIC/3.5D/2.5D designs, signal integrity, EMIR, and thermal considerations.
• Experience with LLM/AI systems, agent frameworks, and prompt-to-script automation.
• Experience building end-to-end flow automation and multi-tool integrations.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's 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 is stated as part of the qualifications.

About the Company

Company: Cadence Design Systems

Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA

Cadence Design Systems is a global electronic design automation company that provides software, hardware, and intellectual property for designing advanced semiconductor chips. With over 25 years in the industry, Cadence is known for its innovative technology solutions and has been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. The company is dedicated to solving complex technical challenges in order to enable customers to create revolutionary products and experiences.