Integrated Circuit (IC) CAD Engineer - Analog Mixed-Signal Flow Automation

Lightmatter builds chips that enable extreme-scale artificial intelligence computing clusters. If you're a collaborative engineer or scientist who has a passion for innovation, solving challenging technical problems, and doing impactful work like building the world's first optical computers, consider joining the team at Lightmatter!

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting our IC design teams from PDK administration, supporting layout design, verification flow support, custom DRC/LVS rule deck implementation, to scripting development. You will also work with IC layout designers in taping out our chips.

Responsibilities

Administer CAD EDA environment for analog, digital, photonics, and package design teams
Support design flows from EDA vendors like Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor, Keysight, Ansys, and others
Write scripts to support design teams and flows using SKILL and Python
Oversee physical verification tools and decks (DRC, LVS, Extraction, EM/IR, ESD, etc.), making custom modifications as needed
Develop and maintain infrastructure for custom PDK development (custom pcells, models, DRC, LVS, etc.)
Install and track foundry PDKs, including creating automated regression testing
Assist the infrastructure team in ensuring the availability and performance of computing resources

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of CAD engineering experience
2 years of experience in scripting languages such as SKILL and Python or Bash
Proficient in using industry-standard design software, including Cadence Virtuoso, Cadence/Calibre DRC, LVS tools
Experience supporting design teams working with analog and digital design flows
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with remote teams

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency with supporting DRC and/or LVS decks

Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
401k matching
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Paid Family Leave
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Flexible, hybrid workplace model
Stock Option Plan

We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role, inclusive of all US locations, is $97,000 - $170,000. Your base salary will be determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.

Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

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