Infrastructure and Tools Developer

About the Role We are looking for a Senior Back‑End CAD Engineer to join our silicon engineering team in Austin, Texas. This high‑impact technical leadership position has broad influence across CAD infrastructure, design methodology, physical implementation, and the future direction of our silicon strategy. Location & Employment Full‑time, on‑site/hybrid in Austin, Texas. This role is not remote. What You’ll Do Lead, build, and pilot the Cadence Back‑End Flow from the ground up. Own and continuously evolve synthesis and physical implementation methodologies. Develop advanced‑node implementation strategies optimized for performance, power, area (PPA), and schedule. Collaborate cross‑functionally with Front‑End, Physical Design, STA, DFT, and Technology teams to align methodology with design goals. Serve as the internal subject‑matter expert for Synopsys Fusion Compiler and Cadence Synthesis flows. Own and optimize physical signoff and optimization toolchains. Evaluate, deploy, tune, and scale flows for advanced process nodes. Drive tool benchmarking and methodology comparisons across EDA vendors to ensure best‑in‑class results. Lead the evaluation of emerging AI‑assisted EDA capabilities and agentic design workflows. Develop and own the roadmap for AI‑enabled Back‑End design within the PEU Silicon organization. Position the team at the forefront of intelligent, automated design implementation. What You Bring Extensive hands‑on experience with Cadence and Synopsys Back‑End design flows. Deep expertise in synthesis, place and route, and physical signoff at advanced process nodes. Proven ability to lead methodology development and drive it across multi‑disciplinary teams. Strong understanding of PPA trade‑offs and implementation strategies at leading‑edge nodes. Experience with or strong interest in AI/ML applications in EDA and design automation. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across engineering organizations. Equal Opportunity & Accessibility We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at View email address on click.appcast.io. Compensation & Benefits The salary range for this position depends on factors including location and the candidate’s qualifications. Compensation may include an annual bonus and short‑term variable compensation. This role offers health benefits, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid vacation, personal days, holidays, sick time, maternity and parental leave, and additional company‑paid benefits such as financial wellness programs and educational assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ericsson GmbH