Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Technical Architect
(West Coast/California area) - Onsite/Hybrid: Hybrid role (any client’s locations)
Contract
Job Description/Specifications
• Evaluate the client’s current EDA system architecture and identify risks to IP integrity and segregation.
• Advise on technical transformation strategies to modernize and optimize EDA workflows.
• Benchmark competitor EDA practices and recommend enhancements aligned with industry best practices.
• Support integration planning for upcoming acquisition, ensuring clean IP boundaries.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to implement schematic, layout, and verification improvements.
• Qualifications Proven experience with Cadence and/or Synopsys EDA tools in semiconductor environments.
• Strong understanding of VLSI design methodologies and chip lifecycle management.
• Expertise in IP protection, segregation, and compliance within complex system integrations.
• Familiarity with key EDA functions: logic synthesis, timing analysis, place-and-route, and physical verification.
• Ability to translate technical insights into actionable recommendations for business stakeholders