Silvaco

Semiconductor Design

SeniorEngineer,TCAD

£75–110k ~AI est. United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Senior Engineer, TCAD at Silvaco. Skills: Numerical methods, Linear solvers, Parallel programming. Develop simulation software tools. Support simulation software tools”

Industry & Context.

Semiconductor Design
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving; Logical approach

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related fields, 4 – 7 years of experience in the development of linear solvers and parallel programming, Proficiency in C++ or equivalent object-oriented programming language, Extensive experience in software design, Experience in software development within teams (code sharing), Experience in developing direct linear solvers, iterative linear solvers, and preconditioners, Experience in numerical methods and techniques relevant to the solution of partial differential equations, Experience in CPU parallel programming (POSIX threads, STL threads, OpenMP, or MPI), Experience in GPU parallel programming languages (CUDA)

Nice to Have

Good presentation skills, Good communication skills, Good technical writing skills

What You'll Do.

Develop simulation software tools

Support simulation software tools

Test simulation software tools

Maintain simulation software tools

Identify limitations of existing software components

Understand limitations of existing software components

Improve simulation methodologies

Develop simulation methodologies

Develop linear solvers library

Maintain linear solvers library

Develop parallel software

Maintain parallel software

Communicate complex ideas

Communicate testing results

Solve problems independently

Provide written documentation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Integral member of a team

Communication Scope

Oral communication; Written communication; Presentation skills; Technical writing skills

Full Job Description

About Silvaco, Inc. For over four decades, Silvaco, based in Silicon Valley, California and with global locations around the world has solved semiconductor design challenges by offering affordable and competitive TCAD (Technology Computer Aided Design) software, EDA (Electronic Design Automation) software, proven design IP (intellectual property), and world class support to engineers and researchers across the globe. Silvaco solutions span from atoms to systems: starting with simulation of material behavior impacting semiconductor devices, to design and analysis of transistor circuits, and lastly providing IP blocks for systems-on-chip (SoC) designs. Our solutions are deployed in production flows across broad industry segments such as leading display companies, automotive OEM suppliers, and top Memory, 5G, and IoT (internet of things) providers. Silvaco is looking for a software engineer to join our TCAD simulation team in the UK. Working at the very center of the TCAD group, the Numerical Simulation Software Developer will help Silvaco develop and deliver high quality products and services. As a member of the TCAD group, you will design, implement, evaluate, and improve numerical methods and linear solvers for use in Process and Device simulation. The successful candidate will be an experienced software development engineer with expertise in numerical techniques, especially developing and using iterative and direct linear solvers as part of the solution of partial different equations. As an integral member of a team of highly trained and experienced engineers, the successful candidate must also be able to: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES; include but not limited to: * Develop, support, test, and maintain simulation software tools. * Identify and understand the limitations of existing software components. * Improve and develop simulation methodologies. * Develop and maintain a library of linear solvers. * Develop and maintain parallel software using dif

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