Staff CAD Software Engineer

3 weeks ago


San Jose, California, United States ARM Full time
Job Overview:

At ARM, we are leading the vision to unlock a broad ecosystem of silicon required for AI, data centers, mobile, compute, and IoT. As a member of our Solutions Engineering team, you will be delivering optimized design flow, methodology, and full CAD solution for industry-leading compute subsystems and SoCs.

We are seeking outstanding expertise in algorithms and automation specifically tailored for meticulous optimization of power, performance, area, signoff, and silicon quality.

The role brings opportunity to collaborate with foundry, EDA, and ecosystem partners in 3nm/2nm technodes and multi-die.

Responsibilities:

Develop and define algorithms and automation for optimization of floorplan, placement, clock-tree, voltage scaling, and ECO recovery to deliver leading performance with the smallest power and area.

The goal is to infuse innovative statistical, analytical algorithms, and machine learning methodologies to develop and refine performance bottlenecks.

Analyze requirements, define, and develop CAD solutions, including external EDA tools integration.

Proficiency with one or more domains of technodes, PG grid, synthesis, place and route, timing, power is desired.

Required Skills and Experience:
Strong coding proficiency in languages Python, C, Tcl for algorithm development and scripting.

Strong algorithms, data structures, and optimization technologies and experience with CAD methodologies for PPA optimization.

Data analytics, dashboards, and metrics development desired. Integrate EDA tools into automation framework, qualify, and release.

Proficiency with version control systems like git, distributed processing, and disk management.

Ability to work with evolving problem statements and solutions. Excellent problem-solving and meticulous attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal skills, communication, team spirit, and effective collaboration with multi-functional teams.

Nice To Have:
Experience with RTL synthesis tools, process technology design rules, STA, knowledge of power estimation and analysis methodologies.

Prior experience in SoC design, CAD engineering, and related subject areas with a focus on physical design and signoff is highly desirable.

In Return:
We are proud to have a set of behaviors that reflect our culture and guide our decisions, defining how we work together to defy ordinary and shape outstanding.

Partner and customer focus

Teamwork and communication

Creativity and innovation

Team and personal development

Impact and influence

Deliver on your promises

Salary Range:
$195,542-$264,557 per year

We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to ARM.

Salary is only one component of ARM's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.

Accommodations at ARM:
At ARM, we want our people to

Do Great Things. If you need support or an accommodation to

Be Your Brilliant Self

during the recruitment process, please email us.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues.

We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Hybrid Working at ARM:
ARM's approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing.

We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility.

Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team's needs.

Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application.

In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution.



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