Associate Staff CAD Engineer - Physical Verification

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

Responsibilities

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

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $124,600 - $231,400 USD. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location where work will be performed and applicant’s skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus, equity package and a comprehensive benefits package.

Silicon Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of our employees. Employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and job-related criteria without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.