Senior Application Engineer

Description

Chips Talk, We Listen


proteanTecs is a game-changing startup that's giving advanced electronics the power to report on their own health. In a digital world built for autonomous driving, cloud computing, and AI, we depend on computing systems daily. But how can we guarantee their safety, reliability and functionality? proteanTecs is the first-ever company to provide visibility into next-gen chips while they are operating, based on the power of on-chip monitoring, machine learning, and data analytics.


Here at proteanTecs, you'll be part of a team that's unlocking deep insights to make electronics more reliable, efficient, and high-quality. We're trusted by industry leaders in data centers, automotive, communications, and consumer devices - we work with the world's largest and most notable companies in tech.


Why proteanTecs is a great place to work:

• Fast-paced and impactful: We're a mission-driven startup, so you'll tackle new challenges daily, wear many hats, and see your work directly influence the future of electronics.
• Supportive company culture : Learn from the best. Our 200+ team members are experts in their field with a proven track record of success, and they're committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• International presence: We're a multinational company with a diverse team across multiple locations around the globe. You'll collaborate on projects with international impact, gaining a global perspective of the tech industry.
• Work with industry leaders: Our solutions are used by the biggest names in tech. You'll be part of the team creating the next generation of groundbreaking products.
• Cutting-edge playground: We use the latest machine learning, platforms, and tools to push boundaries and achieve breakthroughs.
• Real-world impact: Our work keeps data centers, cars, and other critical systems running smoothly. Your work will directly contribute to safer, more reliable electronics.
• We are here for the win: Backed by industry veterans and leading investors, we offer a stable and secure work environment with plenty of room for growth.

We are looking for a Senior Application Engineer with backend physical design experience to join our team.


Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field of study
• 4 years of experience taping-out designs for semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Working within a customer-facing environment.
• RTL2GDS flow
• Modern semiconductor manufacturing technologies (16nm and below).
• Cadence or Synopsys tools.
• Scripting in TCL, Python and Perl and Debugging.
• Prioritizing multiple project tasks while meeting established deadlines.
• Signoff STA (Static Timing Analysis), LVS and DRC flows of modern semiconductor manufacturing technologies (16nm and below).
• Customer interfacing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide application engineer support to customers and resolve challenges as they arise.
• Provide training to customers on tools and present technology.
• Provide continuous feedback to Research and Development (R&D) team to improve products.
• Responsible for executing transformation of Register Transfer Level description into final Graphic Data System (RTL2GDS) flow and tape-out designs in advanced processes using Cadence lnnovus and Synopsys ICC2 or FC.
• Use scripting skills to provide data processing using array or harsh from Synthesis or PnR tools.
• Assist in debugging by finding root causes of errors in Synthesis and PnR flow.
• Provide work around solutions with scripts or methodology.
• Provide hands-on experience with timing closure and cleaning Layout vs. Schematic (LVS) violations and Design Rule Check (DRC) violations with advance nodes that have layer coloring.

This is a hybrid position, 3 days weekly in-office - Santa Clara, CA

SALARY: $186,472 - $200,000/yr. Pay based on position, location, and experience level.

Personal skills

• Innovative & Driven
• Can articulate well
• Team player
• Customer orientated - Advantage