Onsite Custom Design Methodology Engineer, Automation

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About the role

  • Custom Design Methodology and Automation Engineer developing robust IC design tools and methodologies. Collaborating on automation initiatives to enhance IC design efficiency across technology nodes in Malaysia.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, enhance, and maintain tools, flows, and methodologies that enable efficient and robust integrated circuit (IC) design.
  • Design and implement custom EDA tools, and scripts to automate repetitive tasks and optimize design workflows in custom construction from netlist to physical release.
  • Define, document, and maintain design flows from netlist to physical.
  • Ensure methodologies are aligned with industry best practices and internal design requirements.
  • PDK setup working directly with foundries, integrate third-party EDA tools into internal flows and validate interoperability.
  • Provide technical support and training to design teams on tools and methodologies.
  • Drive automation initiatives to reduce cycle time and improve design efficiency.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Experienced Cadence Virtuoso user or enabler of custom construction capabilities for advanced technology nodes (10nm and below).
  • Strong programming skills in SKILL, Python , Tcl , or similar scripting languages.
  • Familiarity with EDA tools for layout design, custom simulation, STA, RCXT, and Physical Verification (e.g., Synopsys, Cadence, Mentor).
  • Knowledge of IC design fundamentals: netlisting , design migration, dummy/fill generation, physical design, timing closure and sign-off.
  • HV implementation knowledge in custom design is an advantage.
  • 4-12 years experience in IC design.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development

Job title

Custom Design Methodology Engineer, Automation

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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