Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Snowrelic Inc is seeking a Hardware Engineer (PCell/pyCell) to design, implement, and maintain parameterized cells for various devices and layout generators. The role involves ensuring parameter validation and geometry correctness while coordinating with teams for physical verification readiness.
Responsibilities
• Design, implement, and maintain robust parameterized cells (PCell/pyCell) for devices, primitives, and layout generators
• Ensure parameter validation, geometry correctness, DRC/LVS cleanliness, pin/label conventions
• Implement and test PCells in Cadence Virtuoso (SKILL/SKILL++) and Synopsys Custom Compiler (PyCell/Python; OA APIs)
• Drive physical verification readiness using Cadence PVS and/or Synopsys IC Validator (ICV); coordinate with teams using Siemens Calibre when needed
• Validate extraction views for Cadence Quantus / Synopsys StarRC; ensure netlisting and simulation coherence across flows
• Establish unit/functional tests for PCells, regression suites, and golden reference layouts
Skills
• Design, implement, and maintain robust parameterized cells (PCell/pyCell) for devices, primitives, and layout generators
• Ensure parameter validation, geometry correctness, DRC/LVS cleanliness, pin/label conventions
• Implement and test PCells in Cadence Virtuoso (SKILL/SKILL++) and Synopsys Custom Compiler (PyCell/Python; OA APIs)
• Drive physical verification readiness using Cadence PVS and/or Synopsys IC Validator (ICV); coordinate with teams using Siemens Calibre when needed
• Validate extraction views for Cadence Quantus / Synopsys StarRC; ensure netlisting and simulation coherence across flows
• Establish unit/functional tests for PCells, regression suites, and golden reference layouts
Company Overview
• Snowrelic Inc was founded by technology professionals with a vision to provide quality and cost-effective Modern IT solutions. It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://snowrelic.com.
Company H1B Sponsorship
• Snowrelic Inc has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 5 in 2024, 10 in 2023, 3 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.