Static Timing Analysis DA Engineer

Altera • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

About the Role: We are seeking a skilled STA DA Engineer to support static timing analysis (STA) flows and tools across advanced digital design projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Synopsys PrimeTime and Cadence Tempus and strong scripting skills (Python, Tcl, Shell, Perl). You will be responsible for supporting and enhancing STA methodologies, collaborating with design and CAD teams to ensure timing closure and flow robustness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 5+ years (or M.S. with 3+ years) of experience in the following skills:
• Static Timing Analysis experience
• Scripting skills (Python, Tcl, Perl, shell)
• Strong debug and support skills

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of the Liberty Timing Model
• Understanding of digital circuit design and simulation
• Experience with Github Copilot or other ML/AI-based coding assistants

Responsibilities

• Enhance, develop and support STA flows
• Interface with CAD/DA teams for flow integration
• Designs, develops, tests, and debugs software tools, flows, and methodologies used in design automation and by teams in the design of hardware products, process design, or manufacturing.
• Responsibilities include capturing user requirements, writing both functional and test code, automating build and deployment, integration, and end-to-end testing of the software tools.

What This Job Offers

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