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Advance Node Technology Enablement Engineer

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Hybrid
San Diego, CA
130K-176K Annually
Entry level
Hybrid
San Diego, CA
130K-176K Annually
Entry level
Enable advanced semiconductor process nodes by developing and optimizing EDA design flows, methodologies, scripts, automation, and CAD solutions for CPU designs. Analyze floorplanning, power delivery, timing, power, physical design, and PPA. Drive technology enablement from early development through production, integrate external EDA tools, collaborate with vendors and foundries, and lead product implementation with cross-functional teams.
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Arm is leading the vision to unlock a broad ecosystem of silicon required for AI, Data centers, mobile, compute and IoT. As a member of Solution engineering, you will be joining a team enabling the latest semiconductor process nodes. This role requires study of advanced node processes, to enable teams to deliver a flow that achieves the best performance at the lowest power and area cost on advanced CPU designs.
The suitable candidate has a strong understanding of EDA vendor tool and design flows and technology files as well as process design rule manuals, with experience developing, and optimizing design flows for PPA on sophisticated process nodes!
Responsibilities:
  • Drive EDA technology enablement from early technology development through production readiness
  • Develop, and deploy design methodologies, flows, scripts, and automation supporting advanced node processes.
  • Develop strategy and roll-out for EDA tools roadmap and features.
  • The suitable candidate will be able to analyze the requirements, define and develop CAD solution including external EDA tools integration.
  • Collaborate with EDA vendors to debug tool issues, evaluate new capabilities, and influence tool and methodology improvements.
  • Ability to lead a product implementation, working closely with internal design teams, foundry and partners.

Required Skills and Experience :
  • Strong experience and deep understanding of Floorplan, PDN, Timing, Power, and Physical design.
  • Outstanding expertise in EDA tool-flows, PPA analysis and designing solutions
  • Experience with architecting and developing VLSI CAD Software and automation.
  • Strong coding proficiency in languages Python, C, Tcl. Proficiency with version control systems like git, distributed processing, and disk management.
  • Ability to work with evolving problem statements and solutions. Excellent interpersonal skills, communication, team spirit and effective collaboration with multi-functional teams.

"Nice To Have" Skills and Experience :
Experience with multi-die SoC design flows. Experience with Data analytics, dashboards and metrics desired.
Salary Range:
$130,100-$176,000 per year
We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
Our 10x Mindset
At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm: https://careers.arm.com/10x-mindset
Use of AI in Your Application
At Arm, we embrace the benefits AI can bring, including in recruitment. You may use AI to support your preparation, such as improving the clarity of written responses, practicing interview questions, or learning more about our industry. However, your application and interview responses must reflect your own thinking, experience, and abilities. We want to understand your authentic perspective, creativity, and approach to problem solving. As such, you may not use AI to complete assigned tasks as part of any assessments. If you plan to use AI-supported or assistive technologies as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact [email protected] so we can support you.
Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations
At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [email protected] . To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.
Hybrid Working
Arm's approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team's needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Equal Opportunities
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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