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Title: Design Infrastructure Engineer (Lisbon )

Section: Mixed Signal Design

Abstract:

Silicon & Software Systems Ltd. (S3) is the Connected Consumer Technology company providing expert consumer systems and technology design capabilities to enable the delivery of next generation products and services to consumers, at home and on the move. For IC designers and product managers, S3 delivers a comprehensive portfolio of mixed-signal IP and design services for power-efficient single-chip systems. Our 90nm and 65nm SoC customers are repeat users, who benefit from having the confidence to meet tight time-to-market schedules with reduced design risk, using our designs. Founded in 1986, S3 employs over 300 people, and has 6 design centers in Ireland, the Czech Republic, Poland, the USA and Portugal.

Description:

Due to an expansion of the Mixed Signal IP Business Line, we are now looking to hire a Design Infrastructure Engineer in our Lisbon Office.  Reporting to the Group Manager, this person will be responsible for the CAD/EDA environment, PDK management and IT infrastructure on site.

Requirements:

  • An honors degree or post-graduate qualification in Electronic Engineering
  • At least 3 years experience as a CAD/PDK engineer
  • Knowledge of analog mixed-signal design process flows
  • Experience in developing semiconductor design productivity enhancement processes, mechanisms and tools, including developing software programs in SKILL
  • Experience in liaising with semiconductor foundries from a technical perspective
  • Experience with various foundry processes from a PDK perspective, including developing and maintaining custom PDKs
  • Experience with main EDA software packages (Cadence, Mentor, Synopsys) from a software installation and license managing point of view
  • Experience in mixed-signal layout design is an important advantage
  • Basic knowledge of IT systems is a plus, in order to act as the main point of contact for IT matters with the IT department centralized in Dublin, Ireland
  • Technical curiosity and a good understanding of the latest developments in the industry and of leading-edge design techniques
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong time management skills
  • Short-term travel will be occasionally required

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