Front-End Infrastructure / CAD Staff Engineer

Company: Samsung

Location: Austin, TX

Job Type: Long term contract

Job Description

We are seeking a Front-End Infrastructure / CAD Staff Engineer to join Samsung FE Infrastructure/CAD team. This role requires deep expertise in front-end verification flows, EDA tools, and regression infrastructure. You will play a critical role in designing scalable verification environments and solving complex challenges in semiconductor design verification.

Key Responsibilities

• Verification Flow Development & Maintenanc
• Design, implement, and optimize scalable and efficient front-end verification flows
• Continuously improve robustness, performance, and automation of verification infrastructure
• Maintain and enhance flow-based regression systems
• Regression Management & Triage
• Lead regression management and triage processes
• Debug regression failures, coverage issues, and flow instabilities
• Ensure high reliability and continuity of verification cycles
• EDA Tool & Vendor Collaboration
• Serve as primary point of contact for Synopsys VCS-related issues
• Troubleshoot complex tool problems and drive resolution
• Collaborate closely with EDA vendors (e.g., Synopsys) to improve tool performance and support
• RTL Architecture Tool Deployment
• Deploy and support RTL architecture tools
• Ensure seamless integration with FE verification flows
• Provide ongoing tool support and enhancements
• Version Control & Workflow Optimization
• Manage and optimize workflows using Git, Perforce, and Git-P4
• Support version control strategies for large-scale design environments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field with 10+ years of experience, OR Master’s degree with 8+ years OR PhD with 6+ years
• Strong experience in:
• Front-End (FE) Design Verification flows and CAD infrastructure
• Regression management and debugging (coverage, failures, flow issues)
• Synopsys VCS, IES, and RTL architecture tools
• xprop configuration (VCS/IES)
• Advanced expertise in:
• Version control systems (Git, Perforce, Git-P4)
• Debugging complex verification environments
• Proven ability to:
• Work directly with EDA vendors to resolve technical issues
• Communicate effectively across cross-functional teams
• Independently drive problem-solving in complex systems
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience supporting large-scale, high-performance semiconductor projects
• Strong scripting or automation skills (Python, Perl, or similar)
• Experience improving verification efficiency and scalability

How to Apply

Apply directly through Indeed with your updated resume.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $60.00 - $80.00 per hour

Ability to Relocate:

• Austin, TX 78746: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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