Silicon Front End CAD Engineer

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Silicon Front-End CAD Engineer
Austin, Texas.This is not a remote work opportunity
Shape the platform Ericsson's silicon engineers use every day to simulate, verify, check, and emulate their designs. Combine Python software engineering with front-end EDA expertise and practical AI to make our flows faster, broader, and easier to use.
Work on ASIC and FPGA programs for Ericsson's 5G and 6G portfolio at advanced nodes, including Intel 18A and TSMC 3/2nm. Drive measurable gains in flow runtime, onboarding time, and engineering productivity by taking new flows from pilot to production and extending OneRun to hardware emulation.
Ericsson Silicon develops ASICs and FPGAs for telecommunications infrastructure. We are seeking a hands-on engineer to extend and optimize OneRun, our Python-based front-end flow platform used by more than 600 engineers-not simply support existing tools. OneRun gives engineers one consistent interface to simulation, formal, and lint/CDC/RDC flows, and lets equivalent tools from different EDA vendors be swapped without changing how they work.
You will join our front-end CAD team across Austin, Stockholm, Lund, and India, partnering with IP and SoC design and verification teams, emulation engineers, CI and back-end flow owners, and EDA vendors. Own qualified engineering solutions in your area; partner with the Silicon CAD Technical Program Manager on delivery and adoption. Project technical leads retain signoff approval.
What you will do• Evolve the OneRun platform: Extend its architecture, plugins, and APIs with clean, well-tested Python. Keep tool abstraction layers vendor-agnostic so flows run unchanged across Cadence and Synopsys tools.• Bring up new pilot flows: Script and integrate new tools and flows, pilot them on real IP and SoC designs, and promote them to production once they meet agreed acceptance criteria.• Enable emulation through OneRun: Bring emulation compile, run, and debug into OneRun so teams move from simulation to emulation with the same project setup and workflow.• Optimize performance and usability: Reduce flow runtime, startup overhead, and compute and license use. Simplify setup with project templates, clear error messages, and documentation that shorten onboarding.• Apply AI to CAD engineering: Use and improve AI tools such as Kiro and ChipAgents for spec-driven development, flow debug, and first-line user support. Validate benefits against reproducible baselines; retain engineering review.• Deliver production-ready capabilities: Automate OneRun regression testing and release qualification in Jenkins CI, support controlled rollout without disrupting active tapeout schedules, and resolve complex flow issues with users and EDA vendors.
Join our Team
What you will bring• 5+ years in front-end CAD, EDA flow development, or silicon infrastructure software, with evidence of production deployment supporting ASIC or FPGA projects.• Strong Python software engineering skills, including modular design, APIs, automated testing with PyTest or equivalent, Linux, Git, code review, CI, and controlled releases.• Hands-on experience integrating front-end EDA tools such as Xcelium, VCS, JasperGold, or VC SpyGlass, including tool configuration, licensing, and compute farms such as LSF. Specialist depth in one or more domains is valued; expertise in every domain is not required.• Working knowledge of ASIC/SoC design and verification flows, SystemVerilog, and UVM, so you understand what designers and verification engineers need from their tools.• Demonstrated ability to turn recurring user problems into reusable platform features, explain technical trade-offs, and collaborate effectively in distributed teams.• A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field-or equivalent practical experience.
Critical exposure:
Hands-on emulation experience with platforms such as Siemens Veloce or Cadence Palladium; practical application of AI/ML or LLM-based tools to flow automation, debug, or user support; building vendor-agnostic EDA frameworks; or measurable improvements in flow runtime, compute efficiency, and adoption.
Own the engineering behind the platform-not just a script within it. Shape how hundreds of engineers run their flows, work directly with design and verification teams and EDA vendors, and turn new tools and AI ideas into production capabilities. Your impact will be measured in faster flows, smoother adoption, and a platform that engineers trust across programs.
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.
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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.
Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: 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.