Senior Design Enablement Engineer

Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and optimize CAD tools and scripts to support various stages of CPU design, including synthesis, place and route, timing analysis, and power optimization. Design and implement automated design flows to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and accelerate the design process. Ensure that these flows are robust, scalable, and easy to maintain. Drive continuous improvement of design methodologies to enhance design quality, productivity, and time-to-market. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and integrate the latest techniques and tools into our workflows. Work closely with design and verification teams to identify bottlenecks and pain points in existing processes. Provide expert-level support and training to team members on design enablement. Ensure seamless integration of new tools and methodologies into existing design environments. Validate the effectiveness of new tools and flows through rigorous testing and performance benchmarking. Develop comprehensive documentation for tools, flows, and methodologies. Ensure that best practices are well-documented and accessible to all team members. Lead initiatives to explore new tools and methodologies that can provide competitive advantages in CPU design. Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their applicability to our projects. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to the team. Lead by example in driving a culture of excellence and innovation. Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. 8+ years of experience in design enablement within CPU design, semiconductor design, or a closely related field. Technical Skills Expertise in CAD tools such as Synopsys, Cadence, or Mentor Graphics. Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Perl, TCL, or Shell for automation of design flows. Strong understanding of RTL design, synthesis, physical design, timing analysis, and power optimization. Experience with design verification tools and methodologies (e.g., UVM, SystemVerilog). Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN) and build automation tools. Soft Skills Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically about complex design challenges. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. A proactive attitude towards continuous learning and improvement. Leadership skills and experience mentoring or leading engineering teams. Preferred Qualifications Experience in CPU or GPU architecture and design. Familiarity with machine learning and AI-driven design automation tools. Knowledge of low-power design techniques and methodologies. Experience working in a fast-paced, startup-like environment. What We Offer Competitive Compensation & Benefits Package Technical Leadership Opportunity Collaboration with talented engineers passionate about cutting-edge CPU technologies Work on advanced chiplet-based architectures using the most advanced semiconductor process nodes and packaging technologies available Opportunities for professional growth in an innovative startup environment A flexible and inclusive work culture based in Portland, OR #J-18808-Ljbffr AheadComputing Inc.