Senior Staff Physical Verification CAD engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Staff Level Physical Verification CAD Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the physical verification process in the context of semiconductor design and manufacturing. This role involves working closely with design and layout teams to ensure the integrity and performance of Marvell's advanced semiconductor products.

Responsibilities

• Develop run sets for nanotechnology and support Calibre, ICV, and provide user support for DRC and LVS debugging to streamline physical verification flow.
• Automate and support physical verification flow for internal design tools group.
• Support tape-out and design-related foundry interface activities, physical verification CAD flow, and CAD flows for SOC integration.
• Develop and maintain validation procedures for physical verification flow and prepare user guides and documents.
• Review results and create validation test cases using full custom layout tools.
• Develop and maintain advanced CAD and EDA tools and methodologies for digital and analog IC design, verification, and physical implementation.
• Integrate various EDA tools into an efficient and cohesive design flow, ensuring seamless interoperability and maximizing design productivity.
• Define and optimize design methodologies, flows, and best practices for efficient and reliable chip design, from physical verification to SoC tape-out.
• Automate design tasks, including physical verification flow, design rule decks, and layout migration, to improve design efficiency and reduce time-to-market.
• Evaluate and select third-party EDA tools, libraries, and IPs to meet project requirements, considering performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including foundry engineers, design engineers, layout designers, and software developers, to provide technical guidance, support, and training on CAD and EDA tools and methodologies.
• Monitor and optimize tool performance, addressing any issues or bottlenecks, and ensuring tool reliability, stability, and usability across design projects.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in CAD and EDA tools, methodologies, and industry trends, and provide recommendations on incorporating new technologies to enhance design capabilities.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, user guides, and training materials for CAD and EDA tools and methodologies, enabling efficient knowledge transfer and onboarding of new team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields and 3-5 years of related professional experience; or Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields with 2-3 years of experience; or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a formal degree.
• Experience in CAD and EDA tool development and support, preferably within the semiconductor industry.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with industry-standard EDA tools and methodologies for digital and analog IC design, verification, and physical implementation. Proficiency with tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor Graphics, and scripting languages like Tcl, Perl, Python.
• Synopsys ICV is required, and Mentor Calibre svrf/tvf is preferred.
• Strong understanding of the complete IC design flow, from front-end design (RTL, synthesis, simulation) to back-end physical implementation (place and route, timing analysis, physical verification).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex design and tool-related issues, propose innovative solutions, and drive them to completion.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience in leading projects or initiatives, providing technical guidance, and mentoring junior engineers (preferred).
• Strong motivation for staying abreast of the latest advancements in CAD and EDA tools and methodologies, and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Pay

Expected Base Pay Range (USD): $129,100 - $191,030 per annum. The successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

Benefits

Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage—from internship to retirement and through life’s most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition. Highlights include:

• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Family support programs to help balance work and home life.
• Robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being.
• Recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones.