Senior Software Development Engineer

About Silvaco, Inc.

For over three decades, Silvaco, based in Silicon Valley, California and with global locations around the world has solved semiconductor design challenges by offering affordable and competitive TCAD (Technology Computer Aided Design) software, EDA (Electronic Design Automation) software, proven design IP (intellectual property), and world class support to engineers and researchers across the globe. Silvaco solutions span from atoms to systems: starting with simulation of material behavior impacting semiconductor devices, to design and analysis of transistor circuits, and lastly providing IP blocks for systems-on-chip (SoC) designs. Our solutions are deployed in production flows across broad industry segments such as leading display companies, automotive OEM suppliers, and top Memory, 5G, and IoT (internet of things) providers. 

JOB SUMMARY 

Silvaco, one of the leading suppliers of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software to the semiconductor industry, is adding a new position in the Kiev area. The new team member will work on a custom CAD tool for high-performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits. The opening is for a Software Engineer to work in our physical verification tools.  

The application to improve and maintain is parasitic extraction software to analyze capacitance and resistance in integrated circuit designs. Candidates from a physics and mathematical backgrounds are likely to have particularly relevant skills and experience, but those from other backgrounds will readily be considered. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES; include but not limited to: 

• Work closely with team for physical verification (Ukraine), Lead developer of this product and Program Management (based in United States) in: 

• Developing new features and capabilities required for advance nodes  

• Enhancing performance to efficiently handle tomorrow’s large-scale designs 

• Maintaining and improving the current code base including the supporting code and associated infrastructure to meet the project requirements. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate parasitic extraction tools with other tools in the design and verification flows. 

• Provide clear documentation and unit-tests for all code, in both Windows and Linux environments, prior to checking-in to version control. 

• Working within agreed time scales, independently develop test procedures and direct software testing and functional testing of assembled product configurations. 

• Provide technical support to parasitic extraction tools to field support teams. 

• When required, work flexible hours to meet project targets. 

• Occasional travel to other Silvaco sites in Europe and the US. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 

• A Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering or a related discipline and 5 or more years of software development.   

• Strong coding skills in C and C++; knowledge of the Qt cross-platform development environment would be a distinct advantage. 
• • Strong mathematical fundamentals, including competence in data structures, algorithms, computational geometry and graph theory. 
  • Familiarity with more advanced technologies such as databases, multi-threading, distributed computing, and machine learning. 
  • Knowledge of GUI development for a desktop environment, encompassing the tools and techniques for designing look-and-feel and the methods necessary for providing a fluid interactive experience for the user.  
  • Good knowledge of scripting languages such as JavaScript, Tcl and Python, and of OS-specific scripting languages such as Powershell (for Windows) and Bash shell (for Linux).  

• Experience in EDA applications and parasitic extraction such as found from Silvaco, Cadence, Synopsys, and Siemens (Mentor), is strongly desirable. 

• Experience across the entire software development lifecycle, including design,  development, and testing of tools. 
• • Best practices in high-integrity software development, including documentation, version control, continuous integration, and Agile project management. 
  • Experience with build, installation and test systems in Windows and Linux. 
  • Ability to analyze user requirements and formulate solutions. 
  • Ability to create and review technical specifications, test plans and documentation of a good standard. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION 

• Preference will be for Masters or PhD degrees or experience in physics or electronics in the semiconductor industry. 

• Self-starter, ability to work independently, able to work from home and communicate to other team members via chat, email, and video meetings and achieve objectives within project timescales. 

• Good communication and interpersonal skills at all levels. 

• Experience in remote work team environment preferred. 

All Silvaco salary ranges are determined by role, level, and geographic location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, role-related knowledge and skills, depth of experience, relevant education or training and additional role-related considerations.  Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. 

COMPANY INFORMATION 

For over three decades, Silvaco, based in Silicon Valley, California and with global locations around the world has solved semiconductor design challenges by offering affordable and competitive TCAD (Technology Computer Aided Design) software, EDA (Electronic Design Automation) software, proven design IP (intellectual property), and world class support to engineers and researchers across the globe. Silvaco solutions span from atoms to systems: starting with simulation of material behavior impacting semiconductor devices, to design and analysis of transistor circuits, and lastly providing IP blocks for systems-on-chip (SoC) designs.  Our solutions are deployed in production flows across broad industry segments such as leading display companies, automotive OEM suppliers, and top Memory, 5G, and IoT (internet of things) providers. 

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

At Silvaco, we do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408.567.1000. 

https://www.silvaco.com/