You will be a member of an expert R&D team creating technologies and products for our Liberate standard cell characterization tool suite.
You work will be focused on:
- research and development of AI/ML technology to bring order of magnitude speed/capacity/usability improvements for library characterization.
- development of tools / infrastructure for characterization data mining
- modeling library cells for effects dominant in advanced technology nodes such as aging and variation
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Industry experience developing and maintaining C++ based applications on a Unix or Linux environment
- Experience with quality and software processes
- Experience in the use of AI/ML for EDA is a strong plus.
- Proficiency designing data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles
The annual salary range for California is $101,500 to $188,500. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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