Integrated Circuit (IC) CAD Engineer

Integrated Circuit (IC) CAD Engineer
Lightmatter builds chips for artificial intelligence computing that leverage unique properties of light for efficient computing and communications. If you're a collaborative engineer or scientist who has a passion for innovation, solving challenging technical problems, and doing impactful work...work like building the world's first optical computers and developing high-speed silicon photonics-based optical interconnect solutions, consider joining the team at Lightmatter!
In this role, you will be responsible for supporting our IC design teams from PDK administration, layout design, verification flow support, custom DRC/LVS rule deck implementation, to scripting development. You will also work with IC layout designers in taping out our chips.
Responsibilities
Administer CAD EDA environment for analog, digital, photonics, and package design teams
Support design flows from EDA vendors like Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor, Keysight, Ansys, and others
Oversee physical verification tools and decks (DRC, LVS, Extraction, EM/IR, ESD, etc.), making custom modifications as needed
Develop and maintain infrastructure for custom PDK development (custom pcells, models, DRC, LVS, etc.)
Install and track foundry PDKs, including creating automated regression testing
Write scripts to support design teams and flows using languages like Skill, Python, TCL, C
Assist the infrastructure team in ensuring the availability and performance of computing resources
Requirements
Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of CAD engineering experience
Proficient in using industry-standard design software, including Cadence Virtuoso, Cadence/Calibre DRC, LVS tools
Proficiency with supporting DRC and/or LVS decks
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, SKILL, or Bash
Experience supporting design teams working with analog and digital design flows
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with remote teams
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with 3D package design tools is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
401k matching
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Paid Family Leave
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Flexible, hybrid workplace model
Stock Option Plan
We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role, inclusive of all US locations, is $97,000 - $170,000. Your base salary will be determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.
Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.