Chip Implementation CAD Engineer; Digital Reference flow development
Listed on 2026-07-27
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, AI Engineer (Applied/Software)
Location: City of Albany
Chip Implementation CAD Engineer (Digital Reference flow development)
Team:
Enablement
Location:
Albany (NY)--preferred, Santa Clara (CA), or Tokyo (Japan)
Role Overview:
You will focus on the implementation stages (Synthesis and PnR) of the digital reference flow. Additionally, you will lead the adoption of next-generation automation tools, including AI/ML-driven DSE (Design space exploration)
About Rapidus
Rapidus Corporation, founded in 2022, is Japan-led initiative to build a world-class advanced logic semiconductor foundry. With a bold vision to accelerate innovation, we are pioneering cutting-edge logic semiconductor research, development, design, and manufacturing to transform the global semiconductor industry.
Why Join Us
You will play a central leadership role in building the world’s most advanced 2nm and next
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generation enablement ecosystem
, shaping the foundation for future semiconductor innovation.
You will focus on the implementation stages (Synthesis and PnR) of the digital reference flow. Additionally, you will lead the adoption of next-generation automation tools, including AI/ML-driven DSE (Design space exploration)
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and verify implementation steps (Synthesis/PnR) of the reference flow.
- Evaluate and productize AI/ML-driven Design Space Exploration (DSE) tools.
- Partner with EDA vendors to integrate the latest features and work with design contractors to streamline implementation methodologies.
- Author technical documentation and provide expert customer support.
Qualifications:
- Experience in logic synthesis and APR (Automatic Place and Route) flows.
- Experience with advanced process nodes (7nm FinFET and beyond) is preferred but not mandatory.
- Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision coverage, fully at company's expense (no deductibles), 401k with no employer match
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