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About the Role

This is a high-impact technical leadership position with broad influence across CAD infrastructure, design methodology, physical implementation, and the future direction of our silicon strategy. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of advanced-node design and shaping the next generation of EDA workflows — including AI-driven automation — we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead, build, and pilot the Cadence Back-End Flow from the ground up
• Own and continuously evolve synthesis and physical implementation methodologies
• Develop advanced-node implementation strategies optimized for performance, power, area (PPA), and schedule
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Front-End, Physical Design, STA, DFT, and Technology teams to align methodology with design goals
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert for Synopsys Fusion Compiler and Cadence Synthesis flows
• Own and optimize physical signoff and optimization toolchains
• Evaluate, deploy, tune, and scale flows for advanced process nodes
• Drive tool benchmarking and methodology comparisons across EDA vendors to ensure best-in-class results
• Lead the evaluation of emerging AI-assisted EDA capabilities and agentic design workflows
• Develop and own the roadmap for AI-enabled Back-End design within the PEU Silicon organization
• Position the team at the forefront of intelligent, automated design implementation

Requirements

• Extensive hands-on experience with Cadence and Synopsys Back-End design flows
• Deep expertise in synthesis, place and route, and physical signoff at advanced process nodes
• Proven ability to lead methodology development and drive it across multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong understanding of PPA tradeoffs and implementation strategies at leading-edge nodes
• Experience with or strong interest in AI/ML applications in EDA and design automation
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across engineering organizations

Skills

• Cadence Back-End Flow
• Synthesis
• Physical Implementation
• Synopsys Fusion Compiler
• Cadence Synthesis
• Physical Signoff
• Optimization Toolchains
• AI-assisted EDA
• Agentic Design Workflows
• AI/ML applications in EDA
• Design Automation

Location

• Austin, Texas
• USA || Austin, TX

Work Type

• Full-Time
• On-Site/Hybrid

Experience Level

• Senior

Salary/Compensations

• The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
• Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit’s objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.

Benefits

• Choice of three medical plan options
• Dental plan option
• Company credits towards medical and dental premiums
• Ericsson US 401(k) Plan with automatic 3% company contribution and matching up to 4%
• Company credits for basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Company credits for short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan
• 15 days of accrued vacation
• Up to 3 personal days per year
• 11 annual holidays
• 8 hours of volunteer time
• 80 hours of sick time annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave
• 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay
• Financial wellness programs
• Educational assistance
• Matching gifts
• Recognition programs

About the Company

• Join a growing silicon engineering hub in one of the most vibrant tech cities in the country. Austin offers a thriving semiconductor and tech ecosystem, a world-class quality of life, and a collaborative engineering culture where your work directly shapes real silicon.

Equal Opportunity

• We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
• Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.
• If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at hr.direct.americas@ericsson.com.