Senior Software Development Engineer (PDK)

About Silvaco, Inc.

For over three decades, Silvaco, based in Silicon Valley, California and with global locations around the world has solved semiconductor design challenges by offering affordable and competitive TCAD (Technology Computer Aided Design) software, EDA (Electronic Design Automation) software, proven design IP (intellectual property), and world class support to engineers and researchers across the globe. Silvaco solutions span from atoms to systems: starting with simulation of material behavior impacting semiconductor devices, to design and analysis of transistor circuits, and lastly providing IP blocks for systems-on-chip (SoC) designs. Our solutions are deployed in production flows across broad industry segments such as leading display companies, automotive OEM suppliers, and top Memory, 5G, and IoT (internet of things) providers.

Job Summary

Silvaco, one of the leading suppliers of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software to the semiconductor industry, is adding new positions in Ukraine. The new team members will part of a team providing custom CAD tool for high-performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits. There are several vacancies for PDK/Verification rule deck developers to support our analog custom design and physical verification tools.

Integrated Circuits designed by Custom CAD tools require foundry rule decks for physical verification and PDKs for design/implementation. The candidate will help in the creating/updating of foundry rule decks and validating/enabling iPDKs with Silvaco tools.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES; include but not limited to:

• Work closely with the team leader (based in Ukraine), program management (based in United States) and the rest of the team in developing and updating DRC/LVS rule decks and/or iPDKs.
• Analyze new or updated rule decks and/or iPDKs to determine effort and changes required to support.
• Update rule decks and/or iPDKs to enable Silvaco tools to work with this foundry data.
• Test and validate rule decks and/or iPDKs to ensure passing and matching golden results.
• Work with software developers to improve the tools to minimize issues found in creating, updating, and testing of rule decks and/or iPDKs.
• Working within agreed time scales to complete new or updated rule decks or iPDKs.
• When required, work flexible hours to meet project targets.
  
  

Qualifications And Required Experience

• Proficient in scripting languages such as JavaScript, Tcl and Python, and of OS-specific scripting languages such as Powershell (for Windows) and Bash shell (for Linux).
• Electrical Engineering degree or Math/Physics is strongly desired.
• Knowledge of the EDA custom flow is desired in at least one of the following areas: Circuit Design, Physical Implementation, or Physical Verification.
• Prior experience with EDA tools from Silvaco, Cadence, Synopsys, or Siemen-Mentor.
• Proficient in CMOS technology is a plus.
• A good understanding of best practices in development and test, including documentation, version control, issue tracking.
• Experience with both Windows and Linux OSs.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• English skills at a pre-intermediate level (A2-B1) or higher.
• Self-starter, ability to work independently, able to work from home and communicate to other team members via chat, email, and video meetings and achieve objectives within project timescales.
• Ability to analyze user requirements and formulate solutions.
• Ability to create and review technical documentation of a good standard.
• An aptitude for future professional development with a view of taking on further responsibilities in a growing technology company.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in remote work team environment preferred.
  
  

All Silvaco salary ranges are determined by role, level, and geographic location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, role-related knowledge and skills, depth of experience, relevant education or training and additional role-related considerations. 

Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

Company Information

For over three decades, Silvaco, based in Silicon Valley, California and with global locations around the world has solved semiconductor design challenges by offering affordable and competitive TCAD (Technology Computer Aided Design) software, EDA (Electronic Design Automation) software, proven design IP (intellectual property), and world class support to engineers and researchers across the globe. Silvaco solutions span from atoms to systems: starting with simulation of material behavior impacting semiconductor devices, to design and analysis of transistor circuits, and lastly providing IP blocks for systems-on-chip (SoC) designs. Our solutions are deployed in production flows across broad industry segments such as leading display companies, automotive OEM suppliers, and top Memory, 5G, and IoT (internet of things) providers.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Silvaco, we do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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