Senior EDA Tools Software Engineer

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior EDA Tools Software Engineer based in India.** This role offers an opportunity to build advanced automation solutions that support next-generation semiconductor development. You will design and lead the creation of scalable EDA tooling frameworks that transform architectural requirements into production-ready design assets. The position combines software engineering expertise with deep understanding of SoC design, RTL workflows, and semiconductor automation. You will collaborate with architecture, design, verification, and integration teams to improve engineering efficiency and product quality. The role provides strong technical ownership, allowing you to define methodologies and influence automation strategies across multiple projects. You will work in a highly innovative environment where AI-assisted workflows, automation, and engineering excellence are central to daily development. This is an ideal opportunity for experienced engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges and mentoring others. ### Accountabilities: The Senior EDA Tools Software Engineer will be responsible for architecting and developing automation frameworks that accelerate semiconductor design processes. The role requires strong technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and ownership of scalable software solutions that improve engineering productivity and quality. - Architect, design, and implement scalable EDA automation tools supporting multiple SoC development programs. - Translate architectural requirements and design specifications into automated generation flows for RTL, register definitions, verification collateral, timing data, and integration artifacts. - Develop configurable frameworks for topology generation, parameter management, schema-driven design, and automated collateral creation. - Build reliable validation mechanisms by integrating automation flows with frontend and backend semiconductor design tools. - Enable Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) optimization through automation and analysis capabilities. - Collaborate with architecture, RTL, verification, and SoC integration teams to ensure generated outputs meet technical requirements. - Drive projects from concept definition through development, deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement. - Participate in technical reviews and incorporate stakeholder feedback to enhance tool capabilities and usability. - Manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality solutions within project timelines. - Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in software development, testing, and maintainability. - Contribute to broader engineering initiatives and help improve development methodologies across teams. ## Requirements: The ideal candidate is an experienced software engineer with a strong background in EDA tooling, semiconductor development, and automation frameworks. You should combine strong programming skills with knowledge of digital design concepts and the ability to work effectively across technical teams. - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. - 9+ years of experience in CAD/EDA tooling, design automation, semiconductor development, or related engineering domains. - Strong proficiency in Python or similar programming languages, with experience building scalable software frameworks rather than simple scripts. - Solid understanding of digital SoC design concepts, RTL hierarchy, synthesis workflows, and parameterized IP design. - Experience creating and validating structured schemas using formats such as JSON or YAML. - Working knowledge of SystemVerilog and ability to understand generated hardware design outputs. - Experience with templating systems, code generation frameworks, or automation methodologies. - Strong software engineering fundamenta…