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Front End CAD Engineer

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Austin, TX, USA
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Austin, TX, USA
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The Principal RTL Methodology Architect will lead the development of scalable frontend design methodologies, ensuring high RTL quality and implementing AI enhancements in silicon design.
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Front End CAD Engineer, Austin, Texas
On-Site, Hybrid work schedule.
This is not a remote work opportunity.
What You'll Do.
Internal support to project teams for infrastructure, flow development and EDA tools
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define verification requirements and ensure alignment with overall project goals.
As a key member within the Frontend CAD department, you will play a crucial role in shaping and optimizing methodologies and EDA workflows, ensuring seamless adoption of industry best practices for crafting efficient System on Chips (SoCs).
What you'll bring.
Several years of in-industry, hands on experience in ASIC IP/ASIC SoC design, RTL, Verilog, and System Verilog, with
proficiency in front-end tools including Verilog simulators, debug tools and coverage.
You'll have familiarity with synthesis, static timing analysis, and logic equivalence checking.
Knowledge of scripting languages such as Perl and Python are required in this role.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Basic understanding of verification methodologies, like UVM, Constrained Random Verification, and formal verification
What happens once you apply?
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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: USA Austin, Texas
Job details: Developer
Primary Recruiter: Jim Everett
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.
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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