Staff CAD Engineer - IP

The CAD-IP team leads the selection, procurement and qualification of 3rd party IPs, also known as vendor IP or external IP, and sets up an IP workflow for managing the IPs, that are incorporated into SoC designs.
Responsibilities:
In charge of the acquisition, integration, characterization, release and support of all 3rd party physical and soft Intellectual Property (IP) used at Silicon Labs
Collaborate closely with the design teams on their design flows and be a bridge between IP vendors and Silicon Labs
Obtain requirements (e.g. characteristics of memory compiler, standard cells, etc. required for a specific project) from design teams and identify appropriate IP suppliers
Engage in evaluation and benchmarking of IPs provided by various suppliers
Plan, analyze, implement and maintain scalable software solutions to manage and verify EDA views from internal and external providers
Characterize timing, noise and power of standard-cells, IO circuits, and memory designs
Prioritize and accomplish the most important objectives of the organization on a committed schedule, both individually and working with others
Perform tool evaluations/benchmarksand report or track bugs in the software to the vendor

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Required Skills & Experience

8-12 total years of experience
Experience in physical and soft IP acquisition, installation, and support
Deep understanding of modern digital, analog, mixed signal, power and SOC ICs development flows and methodologies as well as typical IP needs
Experience with EDA tools such as Virtuoso, Liberate and Crossfire
Proficiency inPython, PERL,Makefile, skill, TCL

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Familiarity with IP collaterals such as liberty, LEF, GDS or verilog
Familiarity with Circuit Design (Analog and Digital) concepts and simulation tools
Proven track-record showing support for various design teams
Work with LINT software
Excellent team work, communication and interpersonal skills with both internal teams and external vendors

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.