Development of various physical verification rule decks like DRC, LVS and dummy fill
Conduct and drive impact analysis meetings with stakeholders for deck releases
Collaborate with CAD, ESD, design, layout and foundry teams to obtain specifications for deck development.
Support design and layout teams to resolve any PV related issues during design development cycle
Conduct code reviews and create custom QA testcases to validate the quality of rule decks.
Develop and maintain PV flows and methodologies to improve quality and performance
Perform new tool /feature evaluations and benchmarks.
Work closely with external vendors to report and track bugs in the software
Skills You Will Need
10+ years of related professional experience with a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering
Strong expertise in developing and supporting DRC , antenna, density and d ummy fill rule decks using Calibre SVRF or similar languages
Experience coding LVS, extraction and PERC rule decks is a plus
Proven ability to independently drive new p hysical v erification flows and methodologies from specification through release and adoption
Demonstrated experience working closely with design and layout engineers to debug and resolve issues during development lifecycle
Working knowledge of p hysical v erification tools such as Calibre RVE, Calibre DRV, and v irtuoso l ayout e ditor
Proficiency in scripting languages including p erl , p ython, and s hell to develop custom scripts and automation
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to collect initial specifications, support deck development, and lead deck impact analysis meetings
Ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across PV decks, flows, and methodologies
Strong attention to detail and the ability to operate effectively in high-stakes environments
Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) powered tools and technologies used to enhance productivity, analysis, and decision-making
Benefits & Perks
You can look forward to the following benefits:
Great medical (Choice of PPO or Consumer Driven Health Plan with HSA), dental and vision plans
Highly competitive salary
401k plan with match and Roth plan option
Equity rewards (RSUs)
Life/AD&D and disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Adoption assistance
Back-Up childcare
Additional benefit options (Commuter benefits, Legal benefits, Pet insurance)
Flexible PTO schedule
3 paid volunteer days per year
Charitable contribution match
Tuition reimbursement
Free downtown parking
Onsite gym
Monthly wellness offerings
Free snacks
Monthly company updates with our CEO
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonus
Additional Information
Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world's most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets. Learn more at www.silabs.com .
Associate Staff CAD Engineer - Physical Verification
Austin, TX
Meet the Team
As part of the Central CAD group, the CAD Physical Verification (PV) team develops and supports Physical Verification decks, including DRC, antenna, dummy fill, LVS, and extraction. The team collaborates with internal stakeholders to collect specifications and develop decks such as PERC, float, density, and XOR from scratch. In addition, the team develops and automates flows and methodologies to improve quality, performance, and the user debug experience. The team also collaborates with vendors to debug and resolve tool issues and to evaluate new features and tools
Silabs · Austin