Senior Back-End CAD Infrastructure and Tools Engineer
Austin, Texas | Full-Time | On-Site/Hybrid.

This is not a remote work opportunity.

About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Back-End CAD Engineer to join our silicon engineering team in Austin, TX. This is a high-impact technical leadership position with broad influence across CAD infrastructure, design methodology, physical implementation, and the future direction of our silicon strategy. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of advanced-node design and shaping the next generation of EDA workflows - including AI-driven automation - we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Back-End CAD Leadership

Lead, build, and pilot the Cadence Back-End Flow from the ground up
Own and continuously evolve synthesis and physical implementation methodologies
Develop advanced-node implementation strategies optimized for performance, power, area (PPA), and schedule
Collaborate cross-functionally with Front-End, Physical Design, STA, DFT, and Technology teams to align methodology with design goals

EDA Tool Ownership

Serve as the internal subject matter expert for Synopsys Fusion Compiler and Cadence Synthesis flows
Own and optimize physical signoff and optimization toolchains
Evaluate, deploy, tune, and scale flows for advanced process nodes
Drive tool benchmarking and methodology comparisons across EDA vendors to ensure best-in-class results

AI-Enabled Design Innovation

Lead the evaluation of emerging AI-assisted EDA capabilities and agentic design workflows
Develop and own the roadmap for AI-enabled Back-End design within the PEU Silicon organization
Position the team at the forefront of intelligent, automated design implementation

What You Bring
Extensive hands-on experience with Cadence and Synopsys Back-End design flows
Deep expertise in synthesis, place and route, and physical signoff at advanced process nodes
Proven ability to lead methodology development and drive it across multi-disciplinary teams
Strong understanding of PPA tradeoffs and implementation strategies at leading-edge nodes
Experience with or strong interest in AI/ML applications in EDA and design automation
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across engineering organizations

Primary country and city: USA || Austin, TX

Job details: Developer

Primary Recruiter: Jim Everett

Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.

Your Pay
The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan (select STV or SIP): Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.

Your Health
Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents.

Your Financial Security

We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. The Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson match $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay. When you contribute at least 5% of eligible pay, you are receiving Ericsson's full matching contributions of 4%. Matching and company automatic contributions stop when your total eligible pay for the year reaches the IRS limits. Employees will also receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan.

Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.

Additional Benefits
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.