Senior Engineer, Front End Computer Aided Design

Senior Engineer, Front End Computer Aided DesignJoin to apply for the Senior Engineer, Front End Computer Aided Design role at Microsoft Power Platform Community.OverviewThe Microsoft Silicon Engineering and Solutions Team within SCHIE seeks passionate engineers to join the Central Front‑End Tools, Flows and Methodology group. This team drives converged solutions, automation, and QA checks across front‑end areas like RTL & VIP Design, Design Verification, Validation, DFT, Emulation, Design Synthesis, RTL Power Analysis, PD Handoff, and SoC integration. They support multiple projects by developing workflows and software to help design engineers deliver cutting‑edge silicon solutions.As a Senior Front‑End CAD Engineer, you’ll drive development and adoption of cutting‑edge SoC and IP design methodologies, partnering with design teams across Microsoft Silicon to deliver scalable, high‑performance CAD solutions.ResponsibilitiesBe part of a central FE CAD team driving common FE methodologies for SoC and IP design.Be the specialist in your domain and act in partnership with the execution team.Provide leadership to the design community for the CAD domain you are responsible for.Work with stakeholders across the Microsoft Silicon group to collect TFM requirements.Develop, enhance, and integrate common design and verification IP organization-wide.Work with EDA vendors to adopt optimal solutions for silicon verification and design.Embody our culture and values.Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 4+ years of engineering experience with coding in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python (or equivalent).Experience with hand‑off to backend and Logic Design compilation, elaboration, and Low Power design.5+ years of experience in digital design or CAD flows/tools development.Well‑rounded familiar with most Front‑End Tools, Flows and Methodologies.Experienced writing scripts/software with industry standard languages like Python, TCL, Perl, C/C++ or Java (Python preferred).Other RequirementsMust meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements. Required: Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire and every two years thereafter.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field and 6+ years experience, or Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years.10+ years of relevant experience.Expertise in CPU/SoC design principles.In‑depth knowledge of Front‑End workflows, methodologies, and best practices.Ability to design and verify reusable design components.Expertise in Synthesis and Timing Constraints; exposure to Timevision, Fishtail, Formality/LEC, Genus, Fusion Compile.Expertise in RTL power/UPF linting flows like Power Artist/Jules, VCLP.Expertise in RTL filelist generation, SoC connectivity, integration; hands‑on experience with RTL2PD handoff process.Expertise in design compile, elaboration and filelist/libraries handling; design release packaging and qualification, RTL quality flows, static checks.Pay RangeTypical base pay range: USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year (U.S.). In the San Francisco Bay area and New York City, USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Additional benefits and pay information can be found at https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay.Application DeadlineMicrosoft will accept applications until November 17, 2025.Seniority LevelMid‑Senior levelEmployment TypeFull‑timeJob FunctionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesSoftware DevelopmentEqual Opportunity StatementMicrosoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form. #J-18808-Ljbffr