Western Digital
Data Storage
EDA-CADEngineer
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“EDA- CAD Engineer at Western Digital. Skills: EDA CAD flow development, Analog and mixed-signal IC design, Automation & Scripting, Tool Integration & Support. Design, implement, and maintain robust CAD flows and methodologies for analog and mixed-signal IC design (spanning simulation, physical design, verification and familiarity with RTL/synthesis).. Running and Debugging Physical Verification flows including DRC, LVS, ERC and Antenna Checks”
What You'll Achieve.
Develop and eventually commercialize Western Digital's strategic radiation hardened memory technology.; Maximize engineering efficiency.
Industry & Context.
Problem solvers
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field., Minimum 0-5+ years of experience in an EDA CAD engineering or design flow automation role., Analog or Mixed Signal EDA Tool Knowledge: Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools., Understanding of modern semiconductor manufacturing processes and physical design rules., Experience developing memory cell models for inclusion in simulation tool environment, such as Verilog-A, Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Tcl, Perl, or Shell scripting (bash/csh)., Working knowledge of Linux/Unix environments, compute grid/scheduler management (e. g. , LSF, Slurm, Grid Engine), and version control systems (e. g. , Git, Perforce).
What You'll Do.
and maintain robust CAD flows and methodologies for analog and mixed-signal IC design (spanning simulation
verification and familiarity with RTL/synthesis).
Running and Debugging Physical Verification flows including DRC
ERC and Antenna Checks
Develop custom scripts and internal utilities to automate repetitive design tasks
improve tool interoperability
and maximize engineering efficiency.
and integrate industry-standard EDA tools (Cadence
Siemens/Mentor Graphics) into our infrastructure.
Provide technical support to the design teams.
Monitor and optimize compute resource utilization
Troubleshoot design flow bottlenecks
Act as the primary technical liaison with EDA tool vendors to resolve software bugs
evaluate new features
and manage license compliance.
Maintain design data management (revision control) systems and ensure clean
reproducible workspace environments
Coordination of a Split-Fab Design environment for WD PDKs (for Memory Array Layers) and a CMOS Foundry PDK (for Operational Circuitry)
Development of EDA Tool Design Rules for WD’s Memory Array Layers
Defining and executing the split-fab tape out flow
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Part of a multi-functional team whose aim is to develop and eventually commercialize Western Digital's strategic radiation hardened memory technology.; Provide technical support to the design teams.
Full Job Description
At WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. At our core, WD is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage. Job Description The job opening is for a full-time Electronic Design Automation (EDA) CAD Engineer in the Design Group in Western Digital's research department. The role will be a part of a multi-functional team whose aim is to develop and eventually commercialize Western Digital's strategic radiation hardened memory technology. The responsibilities for the role will include * Flow & Methodology Development: Design, implement, and maintain robust CAD flows and methodologies for analog and mixed-signal IC design (spanning simulation, physical design, verification and familiarity with RTL/synthesis). * Running and Debugging Physical Verification flows including DRC, LVS, ERC and Antenna Checks * Automation & Scripting: Develop custom scripts and internal utilities to automate repetitive design tasks, improve tool interoperability, and maximize engineering efficiency. * Tool Integration & Support: Install, configure, and integrate
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