EDA Engineer / EDA Engineeress

Join Our Team at Kandou!

At Kandou, we are passionate about challenges and driven by innovation. As a leading player in the semiconductor industry, we focus on high-speed and energy-efficient chip-to-chip link solutions that are crucial for the evolution of the electronics sector. We are continuously evolving to meet the needs of today’s customers while anticipating the demands of tomorrow. If you thrive in a high-tech environment and are eager to push your limits and challenge the status quo, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain an integrated analog/digital EDA environment, including the installation, configuration, and support of tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys platforms, and Siemens Calibre/AFS.
• Develop and automate robust CAD flows for simulation, physical verification, parasitic extraction, and reliability analysis.
• Provide expert methodology support to analog and digital design engineers; troubleshoot tool issues; optimize design methodologies for performance and quality.
• Serve as the primary technical contact with EDA vendors to resolve complex issues, drive bug fixes, and evaluate new versions/features.
• Contribute to the installation, qualification, and deployment of PDKs for advanced technology nodes.
• Create and maintain clear documentation, training materials, and scripts to help teams use tools and flows effectively.
• Identify bottlenecks proactively and implement solutions that improve productivity, accuracy, and turnaround time.

Required Skills

• Strong programming skills in Shell, Python, Perl, Tcl, and SKILL; ability to develop simple GUIs and automate build processes.
• A comprehensive understanding of the full chip-design lifecycle and digital, analog, and mixed-signal IC design flows.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams and vendors.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in EDA/CAD flow development while balancing the needs of stakeholders (quality, schedule, and compute efficiency).
• Quick learner with the ability to understand, maintain, and enhance complex software design tools.

Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 10+ years of EDA/CAD engineering experience supporting both analog and digital IC design teams.
• Proven experience at advanced technology nodes and associated PDKs.
• Hands-on expertise with key tools including Analog/RF (Cadence Virtuoso Schematic/Layout, ADE, Spectre/APS/AFS), Physical Verification (Siemens Calibre, Cadence Pegasus), Parasitic Extraction (Cadence Quantus), and Digital Implementation (Synopsys Design Compiler & IC Compiler II; Cadence Innovus).
• Deep data management experience (Git, Cliosoft) facilitating consistent, flexible multi-project/multi-discipline flow setup and database tagging.

If this position aligns with your career aspirations, we encourage you to apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

We look forward to hearing from you and hope you will join our exciting journey at Kandou!

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