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Principal CAD Engineer
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Impinj
Overview Impinj is a leading RAIN RFID provider and Internet of Things pioneer. We’re inventing ways to connect every thing to the Internet—including retail apparel, retail general merchandise, healthcare items, automobile parts, airline baggage, food and much more. With more than 100 billion items connected to date, and multiple Fortune 500 enterprises around the world using our platform, we solve for a better understanding of our world. If it’s a thing, we’re working to connect it. Join Impinj and help us realize our vision of a boundless IoT— connecting trillions of everyday items to the Internet.
Team Overview The Silicon Engineering team owns the development of our endpoint IC product (tag). This passive electronic is responsible for responding to commands from Gen2 RFID readers using only RF modulation.
The CAD Engineers play a pivotal role in supporting both analog and digital design engineers by managing and troubleshooting complex CAD tools. They’re the go-to experts for resolving tool-related issues, collaborating with vendors, and streamlining workflows to make designers' jobs easier. If you're someone who thrives on solving technical problems, enjoys working closely with engineering teams, and has a strong grasp of analog design tools, this is a high-impact opportunity where your contributions directly support the majority of the company’s revenue.
What You Will Do
Develop process development kit elements (PDK), including DRC, LVS and Extraction rule decks, model files, custom parameterized cells, and timing files
Setup and configure EDA tools for design teams
Specify workstation and server systems, develop Linux OS installation and maintenance scripts, administer and support user accounts
Support team members on the Linux Operating System
Support circuit and layout designers using DRC, LVS and Extraction tools
Support analog and digital design flows and tools from project setup through tape out
Work with static timing tools and library characterization tools
Work alongside designers to help debug and sometimes automate design tasks, and be a liaison between designers and tool vendors
What You Will Bring
Bachelor’s degree with 15 years of experience or MS with 10 years of experience in Electrical Engineering or related field
10+ years in a design and/or design automation field
Experience with Physical Verification Tools (DRC/LVS/Extraction tools)
Proficiency in one or more programming and scripting languages (Cadence Skill, Perl, Python, Unix shell, C, C++, Web development)
Experience supporting Linux operating systems
Experience working with CMOS silicon processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with the following design tools/methodologies:
Cadence Analog tools (Virtuoso, Spectre, ADE)
Cadence PCell development
Synopsys Digital tools (Fusion Compiler, PrimeLib)
Synopsys library characterization tools
Electromigration (EMIR) analysis tools
Built-in Self-Test (BiST) generation tools
Administering FlexLM licenses
Subversion, Git, or other version control systems
EDA Design Management systems
Experience with Cadence Assura, PVS, Quantus, or Pegasus
Experience with Siemens Calibre tools
Red Hat Linux system administration experience
Experience with infrastructure-as-code for system setup
Compensation & Benefits The benefits listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Impinj and the country where you work.
The typical base pay range for this role across the US is
$179,700 - $269,600 . Individual base pay depends on various factors such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties, requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Both market wage data and the mid-point of the pay range is reviewed and used as the starting point for all new hire offers. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
At Impinj certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role. US based employees have access to healthcare benefits; a 401(k) plan and company match among others.
For a more comprehensive list of US employment benefits, clickhere.
Legal & Diversity US Export Controls: This position has access to technologies or data subject to U.S. export control regulations. Under these laws, the release or transfer of export-controlled items or information to individuals who are not classified as "U.S. persons" (as defined by Immigration & Nationality Act) may require prior authorization from the U.S. government. We may require additional documentation related to national identity to determine whether an export compliance license is required for any export-controlled items. This information is requested solely for the purpose of complying with U.S. export control laws and will not be used for other purposes. Learn more about export compliance here.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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Principal CAD Engineer
role at
Impinj
Overview Impinj is a leading RAIN RFID provider and Internet of Things pioneer. We’re inventing ways to connect every thing to the Internet—including retail apparel, retail general merchandise, healthcare items, automobile parts, airline baggage, food and much more. With more than 100 billion items connected to date, and multiple Fortune 500 enterprises around the world using our platform, we solve for a better understanding of our world. If it’s a thing, we’re working to connect it. Join Impinj and help us realize our vision of a boundless IoT— connecting trillions of everyday items to the Internet.
Team Overview The Silicon Engineering team owns the development of our endpoint IC product (tag). This passive electronic is responsible for responding to commands from Gen2 RFID readers using only RF modulation.
The CAD Engineers play a pivotal role in supporting both analog and digital design engineers by managing and troubleshooting complex CAD tools. They’re the go-to experts for resolving tool-related issues, collaborating with vendors, and streamlining workflows to make designers' jobs easier. If you're someone who thrives on solving technical problems, enjoys working closely with engineering teams, and has a strong grasp of analog design tools, this is a high-impact opportunity where your contributions directly support the majority of the company’s revenue.
What You Will Do
Develop process development kit elements (PDK), including DRC, LVS and Extraction rule decks, model files, custom parameterized cells, and timing files
Setup and configure EDA tools for design teams
Specify workstation and server systems, develop Linux OS installation and maintenance scripts, administer and support user accounts
Support team members on the Linux Operating System
Support circuit and layout designers using DRC, LVS and Extraction tools
Support analog and digital design flows and tools from project setup through tape out
Work with static timing tools and library characterization tools
Work alongside designers to help debug and sometimes automate design tasks, and be a liaison between designers and tool vendors
What You Will Bring
Bachelor’s degree with 15 years of experience or MS with 10 years of experience in Electrical Engineering or related field
10+ years in a design and/or design automation field
Experience with Physical Verification Tools (DRC/LVS/Extraction tools)
Proficiency in one or more programming and scripting languages (Cadence Skill, Perl, Python, Unix shell, C, C++, Web development)
Experience supporting Linux operating systems
Experience working with CMOS silicon processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with the following design tools/methodologies:
Cadence Analog tools (Virtuoso, Spectre, ADE)
Cadence PCell development
Synopsys Digital tools (Fusion Compiler, PrimeLib)
Synopsys library characterization tools
Electromigration (EMIR) analysis tools
Built-in Self-Test (BiST) generation tools
Administering FlexLM licenses
Subversion, Git, or other version control systems
EDA Design Management systems
Experience with Cadence Assura, PVS, Quantus, or Pegasus
Experience with Siemens Calibre tools
Red Hat Linux system administration experience
Experience with infrastructure-as-code for system setup
Compensation & Benefits The benefits listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Impinj and the country where you work.
The typical base pay range for this role across the US is
$179,700 - $269,600 . Individual base pay depends on various factors such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties, requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Both market wage data and the mid-point of the pay range is reviewed and used as the starting point for all new hire offers. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
At Impinj certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role. US based employees have access to healthcare benefits; a 401(k) plan and company match among others.
For a more comprehensive list of US employment benefits, clickhere.
Legal & Diversity US Export Controls: This position has access to technologies or data subject to U.S. export control regulations. Under these laws, the release or transfer of export-controlled items or information to individuals who are not classified as "U.S. persons" (as defined by Immigration & Nationality Act) may require prior authorization from the U.S. government. We may require additional documentation related to national identity to determine whether an export compliance license is required for any export-controlled items. This information is requested solely for the purpose of complying with U.S. export control laws and will not be used for other purposes. Learn more about export compliance here.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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