Software Engineer - EDA Tools

My client are a market leader in EDA design tools and are looking for a Software Engineer

EDA Software Development Engineer – System-on-Chip Integration

Join a team at the forefront of modern electronic design, contributing to the tools that support the development of the most advanced System-on-Chips (SoCs) used in smartphones, electric vehicles, smart TVs, satellites, datacenters, and more.

This position is part of a specialized group focused on Electronic Design Automation (EDA), particularly in the assembly and integration of complex SoC architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement software specifications for EDA tools, with a focus on scalability, modularity, robustness, and performance optimization.

• Design and maintain tools for assembling and integrating hardware IP blocks, interconnects, power domains, and clock structures.

• Build scalable, efficient, and maintainable software modules tailored to semiconductor design workflows.

• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize software to meet the demands of large-scale SoC design.

• Document developed modules clearly and thoroughly.

• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure alignment between software tools and SoC integration requirements.

• Stay up-to-date with developments in semiconductor design, EDA technologies, and modern software engineering practices.

• Work within an agile Kanban flow and utilize project tracking tools such as Jira and Confluence.

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Required Experience & Skills

5+ years of professional experience as a software development engineer in EDA or a related field.

Proven track record of designing and building software modules for SoC assembly or verification.

Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python.

Strong foundation in software design patterns, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.

Experience with RTL design and verification languages (VHDL, Verilog, SystemC, SystemVerilog).

Familiarity with the XML IP-XACT standard is a plus.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Strong sense of ownership, curiosity, and a results-driven approach.