Staff CAD Engineer

Impinj is a leading RAIN RFID provider and Internet of Things pioneer, inventing ways to connect every thing to the Internet.
Seattle, WA, USA
$129,000 - $200,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Staff CAD Engineer

Impinj is a leading RAIN RFID provider and Internet of Things pioneer. We're inventing ways to connect every thing to the Internet — including retail apparel, retail general merchandise, healthcare items, automobile parts, airline baggage, food and much more. With more than 100 billion items connected to date, and multiple Fortune 500 enterprises around the world using our platform, we solve for a better understanding of our world.

As a Staff CAD Engineer at Impinj, you'll be an integral part of the Silicon Engineering department, supporting analog and digital design flows and tools from project setup through tapeout. You'll develop PDK elements, setup and configure EDA tools, support circuit and layout designers, work with static timing and library characterization tools, and help debug and automate design tasks. You'll also be involved in specifying workstation and server systems, developing Linux OS installation and maintenance scripts, and supporting design team members on the Linux Operating System.

This role requires 5+ years of experience in design and/or design automation, with a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field. You should have experience with Physical Verification Tools, proficiency in programming and scripting languages, and experience working with CMOS silicon processes. Knowledge of various design tools and methodologies, including Cadence Analog tools, Synopsys Digital tools, and Electromigration analysis tools, is essential.

Impinj offers competitive compensation, including a base pay range of $129,000 - $200,000, depending on various factors. Additional rewards may include merit increases, annual bonuses, and stock options. US-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with company match, and other benefits.

Working at Impinj means you'll be making a difference in a collaborative environment that values innovation and work-life balance. Our headquarters in Seattle offers spectacular views, and we have an open paid time-off policy. Join us in realizing our vision of a boundless IoT, connecting trillions of everyday items to the Internet!

Last updated 17 days ago

Responsibilities For Staff CAD Engineer

  • Support analog and digital design flows and tools from project setup through tapeout
  • Develop PDK elements, including DRC, LVS and Extraction rule decks, model files, custom parameterized cells, and timing files
  • Setup and configure EDA tools for design teams
  • Support circuit and layout designers using DRC, LVS and Extraction tools
  • Work with static timing tools and library characterization tools
  • Debug and sometimes automate design tasks, and be a liaison between designers and tool vendors
  • Specify workstation and server systems, develop Linux OS installation and maintenance scripts, administer and support user accounts
  • Support design team members on the Linux Operating System

Requirements For Staff CAD Engineer

Linux
  • 5+ years in a design and/or design automation field
  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Experience with Physical Verification Tools (DRC/LVS/Extraction tools)
  • Proficiency in one or more programming and Scripting Languages (Cadence Skill, Perl, Python, Unix shell, C, C++, Web development)
  • Experience working with CMOS silicon processes
  • User knowledge of the Linux Operating System
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to learn new skills quickly and independently

Benefits For Staff CAD Engineer

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Healthcare benefits
  • 401(k) plan and company match
  • Merit increases
  • Annual bonus
  • Stock options
  • Open paid time-off policy
  • Spectacular views from the Seattle headquarters

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