Senior Design Enablement Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize CAD tools and scripts to support various stages of CPU design, including synthesis, place and route, timing analysis, and power optimization.
• Design and implement automated design flows to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and accelerate the design process. Ensure that these flows are robust, scalable, and easy to maintain.
• Drive continuous improvement of design methodologies to enhance design quality, productivity, and time-to-market. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and integrate the latest techniques and tools into our workflows.
• Work closely with design and verification teams to identify bottlenecks and pain points in existing processes. Provide expert-level support and training to team members on design enablement.
• Ensure seamless integration of new tools and methodologies into existing design environments. Validate the effectiveness of new tools and flows through rigorous testing and performance benchmarking.
• Develop comprehensive documentation for tools, flows, and methodologies. Ensure that best practices are well-documented and accessible to all team members.
• Lead initiatives to explore new tools and methodologies that can provide competitive advantages in CPU design. Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their applicability to our projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to the team. Lead by example in driving a culture of excellence and innovation.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in design enablement within CPU design, semiconductor design, or a closely related field.

• Expertise in CAD tools such as Synopsys, Cadence, or Mentor Graphics.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Perl, TCL, or Shell for automation of design flows.
• Strong understanding of RTL design, synthesis, physical design, timing analysis, and power optimization.
• Experience with design verification tools and methodologies (e.g., UVM, System Verilog).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN) and build automation tools.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically about complex design challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• A proactive attitude towards continuous learning and improvement.
• Leadership skills and experience mentoring or leading engineering teams.

• Experience in CPU or GPU architecture and design.
• Familiarity with machine learning and AI-driven design automation tools.
• Knowledge of low-power design techniques and methodologies.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, startup-like environment.

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Package
• Technical Leadership Opportunity
• Collaboration with talented engineers passionate about cutting-edge CPU technologies
• Work on advanced chiplet-based architectures using the most advanced semiconductor process nodes and packaging technologies available
• Opportunities for professional growth in an innovative startup environment
• A flexible and inclusive work culture based in Portland, OR