Principal Engineer- CAD/EDA Tools & Design Automation Engineer

Job description

About Marvell Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities. At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead. Your Team, Your Impact Marvell is empowering the global data economy. Whether at the network core or edge, our leadership technologies make it possible for the world’s data to be processed, moved, stored and secured faster and more reliably. With leading intellectual property and deep system‐level knowledge, Marvell's infrastructure semiconductor solutions are transforming the 5G, cloud computing, enterprise and automotive markets of tomorrow. Marvell Compute and Custom Solutions has been at the forefront of developing and delivering leading edge, high-performance data processing silicon platforms. By delivering a stream of technical innovations through a diverse set of fast-growing product lines, Marvell technology is powering the next-generation data processing and workload acceleration platforms for multiple market segments. What You Can Expect Key Responsibilities Design Automation & Tool Development • Develop and maintain leading-edge design automation flows addressing synthesis, place-and-route, static timing analysis (STA), physical verification (PV), and power integrity • Create robust automation scripts and frameworks for regression testing, event-based job invocations, and workflow orchestration • Build tooling for automating design tasks, reducing manual effort and improving design efficiency • Port legacy tools to modern technologies (Python-based frameworks) and optimize tool flows for performance • Integrate AI/ML capabilities to supplement and enhance current tool capabilities, productivity, and adoption Infrastructure & DevOps • Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and related DevOps tools • Manage version control workflows (Git) including branching/merging strategies for large-scale projects handling 100s of repositories • Define workspace models involving multiple repositories with advanced Git knowledge (worktrees, submodules, etc.) • Implement access control, LDAP groups, ACLs, and authorization frameworks • Deploy monitoring and logging solutions using Grafana and related tools • Manage task scheduling in Linux environments using Sungrid/UGE/LSF job schedulers EDA Tool Integration & Support • Deploy and support industry-standard EDA tools including Synopsys VCS, Cadence Virtuoso, Mentor Calibre, and related toolsets • Ensure seamless integration between internal and external tools (Github, Jira, Jenkins synchronization) • Interface with EDA vendors for optimal tool usage, license management, and performance optimization • Develop and maintain tool performance monitoring, profiling, and coverage analysis frameworks Technical Leadership & Collaboration • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to design teams on CAD flows and best practices • Define regression workflows for multi-process, multi-threaded design flows • Collaborate with foundry engineers, design teams, and cross-functional groups to resolve complex technical challenges • Support tape-out activities and SOC integration with robust automation and verification flows • Create comprehensive documentation, user guides, and training materials What We're Looking For Education • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field Experience • 12+ years of hands-on experience in semiconductor design CAD/EDA tool development, deployment, and support • Proven experience with advanced technology nodes (16nm or below, preferably 7nm/5nm) Technical Skills Core Competencies: • Strong development experience in Linux environment • Expert-level proficiency in version control (Git) including migration strategies and large-scale repository management • Deep understanding of infrastructure aspects: storage, compute, network, access/authorizations • Hands-on experience with Sungrid/UGE/LSF job scheduling systems • Strong knowledge of LDAP groups, ACLs, and Linux access control mechanisms Programming & Scripting: • Polyglot experience with multiple languages: o Python (primary) o Perl, Shell scripting o Tcl (for EDA tool scripting) o GNU Make o C/C++ (for performance-critical tools) o SQL (for database interactions) Automation & DevOps: • Proficiency with Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline development • Experience with GitHub/GitHub Actions for workflow automation • Knowledge of access control and security best practices • Hands-on experience with Grafana for monitoring and visualization • Implementation of logging/monitoring frameworks EDA Tools & Design Flow: • Strong expertise in industry-standard EDA tools: o Synopsys: VCS, Design Compiler, ICC2, PrimeTime o Cadence: Virtuoso, Innovus, Genus o Mentor/Siemens: Calibre • Solid understanding of semiconductor design processes (RTL-to-GDSII, verification, DFM) • Experience with physical verification flows (DRC, LVS, ERC, ESD) • Knowledge of synthesis, place-and-route, STA, and power analysis flows Advanced Capabilities: • Experience integrating AI tools to enhance productivity and tool capabilities • Expertise in regression automation and test framework development • Strong understanding of multi-process, multi-threaded execution flows • Experience with profiling/coverage analysis and optimization • Knowledge of 3rd party tool license management Preferred Qualifications Technical Knowledge: • Understanding of Verilog/VHDL and RTL design concepts • Front-end/UI development experience for tool interfaces • Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) • Experience with advanced Git features (worktrees, submodules, sparse checkouts) • Familiarity with cloud-based compute infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) Design Understanding: • Knowledge of timing closure methodologies and debug techniques • Understanding of power integrity, signal integrity, and EM/IR analysis • Familiarity with DFT (Design for Test) concepts • Experience with multiple power domain implementations Key Competencies • Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and debugging skills with ability to resolve complex technical issues • Innovation: Out-of-the-box thinking to develop creative solutions for design challenges • Collaboration: Strong team player with ability to work effectively across global teams • Communication: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills • Leadership: Ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance • Adaptability: Quick learner who can adapt to new technologies and methodologies • Quality Focus: Commitment to delivering high-quality, maintainable solutions Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements With competitive compensation and great benefits, you will enjoy our workstyle within an environment of shared collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity. We’re dedicated to giving our people the tools and resources they need to succeed in doing work that matters, and to grow and develop with us. For additional information on what it’s like to work at Marvell, visit our Careers page. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Interview Integrity To support fair and authentic hiring practice