IP & Design Enablement Infrastructure Engineer

Skywater • Bloomington, MN

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About The Position

Lead the development and operational support of infrastructure, methodologies, and automation that enable scalable, secure, and traceable management of semiconductor IP and PDK deliverables. Drive consistency and efficiency across IP/PDK development, release, distribution, and lifecycle management by implementing robust data management practices, engineering workflows, and tooling infrastructure in support of design enablement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in IP and Design Enablement field.
• Experience with revision control and source code management systems.
• Experience with Linux system administration and scripting (bash, python, etc.).
• Familiarity with semiconductor design flows, PDKs, and IP development environments.
• Prior experience supporting engineering infrastructure, tools, or workflows.
• US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of, or ability to obtain, a US government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in EE, CE, or CS - or equivalent experience.
• 15 years in IP and Design Enablement field.
• Experience with EDA tool environments and license management.
• Defining and documenting compliance to design quality standards (ISO, 16949, QML).
• Experience with IP/PDK release processes, data packaging, or design enablement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain infrastructure for IP and PDK data management, including revision control, source control, release processes, and traceability
• Define and implement IP management workflows, including packaging, versioning, and internal/external distribution
• Manage and support IP/PDK release processes, ensuring consistency, documentation, and auditability
• Administer and support ticketing/workflow systems for IP and PDK requests, issues, and tracking
• Manage EDA tool license servers, including monitoring utilization, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing license allocation
• Provide Linux system administration support for engineering environments
• Collaborate with design, CAD, and process teams to improve methodology, automation, and usability of PDK/IP deliverables
• Develop scripts and automation to improve efficiency, reproducibility, and reliability of infrastructure and flows

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior