CAD AI Architect/Principal Engineer

Responsibilities

• Architect and define next-generation AI-powered CAD infrastructure for Silicon Lifecycle Management (SLM) IP development.
• Integrate autonomous agents into core design and verification workflows using Synopsys' global Agentic AI platform.
• Design multi-agent workflows to automate IP design tasks, verification loops, and lifecycle analytics.
• Build and maintain the infrastructure layer connecting silicon design phases with AI-driven automation.
• Partner with IP design teams, CAD engineers, and AI platform teams to align architecture with engineering needs.
• Prototype, test, and validate new AI-CAD integrations in live development environments.
• Drive the technical strategy and roadmap for AI-augmented CAD systems within SLM.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, VLSI, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience developing and deploying advanced CAD flows and infrastructure in silicon design environments.
• Proven experience implementing Agentic AI frameworks, LLM orchestrations, or autonomous software agent systems in production settings.
• Deep technical understanding of silicon design phases, including IP development, verification, and lifecycle management.
• Mastery of Python and C++ for building production-grade infrastructure.
• Strong proficiency in EDA scripting languages including Tcl, Perl, and Shell.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Silicon Lifecycle Management concepts such as in-chip sensing, telemetry, and analytics.
• Track record of architecting scalable systems that bridge EDA toolchains and modern software platforms.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) including ETO and FTO programs.
• Family support including maternity/paternity leave and adoption assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount.
• Competitive retirement plans and salaries.

About the Company

Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation, and analysis solutions to power innovation across a wide range of industries.