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Developer (Front End Infrastructure CAD Engineer)

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In-Office
Austin, TX, USA
178K-195K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Austin, TX, USA
178K-195K Annually
Senior level
Develops, deploys, and supports EDA tools and front-end design and verification flows for ASIC, SoC, and FPGA IP. Responsibilities include RTL design, modeling, verification, synthesis, timing, physical checks, hardware validation, software development, infrastructure migrations, and CI/CD automation. The role partners with EDA vendors, foundries, and IP providers to troubleshoot issues, optimize workflows, and support communication hardware development.
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About this opportunity:
Ericsson Inc. seeks a Developer (Front End Infrastructure CAD Engineer) in Austin, TX; Hybrid work policy w/in commuting distance, who will serve to develop, deploy, and support complex Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Software tools used in Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) System on Chip (SoC)/Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Intellectual Property (IP) Design & Verification from major vendors.
What you will do:
Collaborate with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Software tool vendors, advanced process technology foundries, and 3rd party Intellectual Property (IP) vendors for troubleshooting issues and enhance performance in design processes and methodologies used for mobile communication hardware like the fifth generation (5G) and future standards. Perform modeling, Register Transfer Level (RTL) design, verification, systemization, integration, synthesis, test, placement, routing, timing, electrical analysis, physical checks, software development, and hardware validation. Hybrid work policy w/in commuting distance.
You will bring:
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field and 5 years of experience in Hardware and Software Development Engineering or Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a related field and 2 years of experience in Hardware and Software Development Engineering.
Experience (5yrs w/Bachelor's or 2yrs w/Master's) must include:
  • Support design, development and verification of Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) System on Chip (SoC)/Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Intellectual Property (IP) using Verilog, System Verilog, high speed integrated circuit Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) and System C.
  • Improve and optimize Front End Intellectual Property (IP) Design & Verification flows for Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) / System on Chip (SoC) / Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) to boost quality and productivity.
  • Partner with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tool vendors to troubleshoot issues and streamline integration of new tools in design flows.
  • Scripting and automation using Python, Perl, Bash, csh, tcl.
  • Manage Compute Infrastructure migrations (e.g. Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server) and Continuous Integration / Continuous Development automation flows using Jenkins.

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At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.
If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at [email protected].
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.
Primary country and city: United States (US) || Austin (Country/ City)
Job details: Developer
Job Stage: Job Stage 6
Primary Recruiter: William Gomes
Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
The salary range for this position is
Austin, TX : $178,464 - $194,775
Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Your Health
Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents.
Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. The Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson match $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay. When you contribute at least 5% of eligible pay, you are receiving Ericsson's full matching contributions of 4%. Matching and company automatic contributions stop when your total eligible pay for the year reaches the IRS limits. Employees will also receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan.
Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Additional Benefits
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.

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