Lightmatter
Integrated Circuit (IC) CAD Engineer
Lightmatter, Mountain View, California, us, 94039
Integrated Circuit (IC) CAD EngineerLightmatter 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 teamsSupport design flows from EDA vendors like Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor, Keysight, Ansys, and othersOversee physical verification tools and decks (DRC, LVS, Extraction, EM/IR, ESD, etc.), making custom modifications as neededDevelop and maintain infrastructure for custom PDK development (custom pcells, models, DRC, LVS, etc.)Install and track foundry PDKs, including creating automated regression testingWrite scripts to support design teams and flows using languages like Skill, Python, TCL, CAssist the infrastructure team in ensuring the availability and performance of computing resourcesBachelor's degree with 5+ years of CAD engineering experienceProficient in using industry-standard design software, including Cadence Virtuoso, Cadence/Calibre DRC, LVS toolsProficiency with supporting DRC and/or LVS decksProficiency in scripting languages such as Python, SKILL, or BashExperience supporting design teams working with analog and digital design flowsExcellent communication skills and ability to work with remote teamsPreferred QualificationsExperience with 3D package design tools is a plusComprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)401k matchingLife Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Paid Family LeaveShort Term & Long Term DisabilityTraining & DevelopmentFlexible, hybrid workplace modelStock Option PlanWe 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.
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Administer CAD EDA environment for analog, digital, photonics, and package design teamsSupport design flows from EDA vendors like Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor, Keysight, Ansys, and othersOversee physical verification tools and decks (DRC, LVS, Extraction, EM/IR, ESD, etc.), making custom modifications as neededDevelop and maintain infrastructure for custom PDK development (custom pcells, models, DRC, LVS, etc.)Install and track foundry PDKs, including creating automated regression testingWrite scripts to support design teams and flows using languages like Skill, Python, TCL, CAssist the infrastructure team in ensuring the availability and performance of computing resourcesBachelor's degree with 5+ years of CAD engineering experienceProficient in using industry-standard design software, including Cadence Virtuoso, Cadence/Calibre DRC, LVS toolsProficiency with supporting DRC and/or LVS decksProficiency in scripting languages such as Python, SKILL, or BashExperience supporting design teams working with analog and digital design flowsExcellent communication skills and ability to work with remote teamsPreferred QualificationsExperience with 3D package design tools is a plusComprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)401k matchingLife Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Paid Family LeaveShort Term & Long Term DisabilityTraining & DevelopmentFlexible, hybrid workplace modelStock Option PlanWe 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.
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