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About the role
We are seeking a highly experienced Frontend EDA Engineer to lead the development of design debug, analysis, and visualization tools for simulation and emulation solutions. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in large‑scale RTL/netlist handling, performance optimization, and customer‑driven tool development, with a proven ability to collaborate closely with leading semiconductor and system companies. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- 20+ years of experience in EDA tool development with strong emphasis on frontend debug/analysis
- Deep understanding of RTL, netlist, simulation, and verification flows
- Proven experience improving tool performance, scalability, and developer productivity
- Strong software engineering skills (C/C++, data structures, performance profiling, large‑codebase development)
- Experience working directly with customers on complex design and tool‑flow challenges
More about this role
We are seeking a highly experienced Frontend EDA Engineer to lead the development of design debug, analysis, and visualization tools for simulation and emulation solutions. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in large‑scale RTL/netlist handling, performance optimization, and customer‑driven tool development, with a proven ability to collaborate closely with leading semiconductor and system companies.
- Architect, design, and enhance frontend EDA tools for RTL/gate‑level debug, waveform analysis, and design visualization .
- Drive performance, capacity, and usability improvements for large‑scale SoC designs.
- Establish and maintain baseline performance metrics for interactive editing, debugging, and analysis flows.
- Lead investigation and resolution of complex customer design issues involving RTL, netlists, timing, and simulation data.
- Act as a technical owner for key frontend initiatives, from concept through deployment.
- Partner closely with tier‑1 semiconductor and system customers to deliver high‑impact, production‑ready solutions.
- Provide technical mentorship to senior and junior engineers across global development teams.
- Translate customer...
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