Front-End CAD Engineer

About the Company

Etched is building AI chips that are hard-coded for individual model architectures. Our first product (Sohu) only supports transformers, but has an order of magnitude more throughput and lower latency than a B200. We are a fully in-person team in Cupertino that values engineering skills and integrates engineering with research.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage Etched’s front-end CAD environment including build flows, tool-specific flows and tool installation and configuration
• Evaluate, deploy, and sustain front-end tools including RTL simulators, low power checkers, static RTL checkers (Lint, CDC/RDC/SDC/DFT), and formal verification checkers
• Configure and manage project execution dashboard

Requirements

• Experience developing and maintaining front-end IC design flows
• Proficiency with key verification tools including RTL simulation, static checks, formal tools, and low power tools
• Ability to automate and optimize CAD workflows for chip design verification
• Ability to interface with EDA vendors and internal users to identify needs and priorities
• Strong problem-solving velocity and a can-do attitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on RTL design experience
• Experience setting up and maintaining front-end IC design flows
• Experience working with Synopsys or Cadence R&D, sales, and field support teams
• Experience at major chip companies like Nvidia, Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, Marvell, or Broadcom