Description: Director 6 CAD Design Engineering & EDA Infrastructure

Role Overview

The Director of EDA Design Methodology & Infrastructure will lead the development, deployment, and optimization of design automation flows, tools, and infrastructure across the organization. This role ensures that engineering teams have cutting-edge, scalable, and efficient methodologies to deliver complex semiconductor designs on time and with high quality.

• EDA Strategy: Define and drive the long-term vision for EDA methodologies, flows, and infrastructure to support advanced semiconductor design.
• Methodology Development: Architect and implement design flows for RTL-to-GDSII, verification, physical design, timing closure, and sign-off.
• Infrastructure Management: Oversee compute farms, license servers, cloud integration, and tool deployment to ensure scalability and efficiency.
• GenAI Strategy for the EDA Design and Methodology
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with design, verification, CAD, and IT teams to align methodologies with project needs.
• Tool Evaluation: Evaluate, benchmark, and deploy EDA tools from major vendors; negotiate with suppliers to optimize cost and performance.
• Innovation Leadership: Introduce automation, AI/ML-driven flows, and cloud-native solutions to accelerate design productivity.
• Team Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing team of CAD/EDA engineers; foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
• Process Standardization: Establish best practices, documentation, and training programs for design teams worldwide.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks in tool flows, infrastructure, and project schedules.

Qualifications

• Education: Master 27s in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 15+ years in semiconductor design, with at least 7 years in EDA methodology leadership.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of RTL design, verification, synthesis, place & route, timing analysis, and sign-off flows.
• Infrastructure Knowledge: Strong background in compute infrastructure, cloud-based design environments, and license management.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead global teams, manage vendor relationships, and drive organizational change.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and strategic planning abilities.

This role is pivotal in enabling the company to design next-generation chips efficiently and competitively. By leading EDA methodology and infrastructure, the director ensures that engineering teams can innovate faster, reduce time-to-market, and maintain design quality at scale.