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YAML in Semiconductor EDA: From Configuration Language to Reusable Design-Flow Methodology

Hello Dear Readers,   Today in this post, I will provide some deep insight about yaml langauge for CAD flow developments with detailed examples. YAML is not a programming language in the same sense as Python, Tcl, C++, or Verilog. It is primarily a human-readable data serialization/configuration language . In semiconductor EDA, that distinction is important because YAML generally describes what a flow should do , while Python/Tcl/Shell and the EDA tools execute the flow . The official YAML specification describes it as a data serialization language designed to be human-friendly and portable across programming languages. For the semiconductor angle, this becomes particularly interesting because YAML can act as a configuration layer between design methodology and EDA implementation . Frameworks such as Hammer explicitly use YAML/JSON configuration and an intermediate representation to standardize information exchanged between design, technology, and tool plugins. 1. Introduction M...
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Application Engineer Solido DE at Siemens EDA

Hello Dear Readers,

Currently, at Siemens EDA (Siemens Digital Industries Software) vacancy for an Application Engineer Solido DE role.

In this role, you will be an Applications Engineer who will play a critical role in our Customer Success Organization enabling the success of our customers in designing advanced chips on leading-edge process technologies. You will provide technical and engineering insight and direction to improving usability, applicability, and adoption of Solido Products involving statistical analysis, Monte Carlo, cell optimization and design sensitivity for Custom analog or foundation IPs. You will have an opportunity to acquire both breadth and depth of technical knowledge, get wide exposure to the latest designs that customers are working on, and have the ability to influence at all levels, both internally and externally.

The role is based out of Bangalore, India.

What does this role have for you!

  • Use in-depth product knowledge to provide technical expertise and support for our top customers.
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues on customer designs.
  • Work directly with Research and Development (R&D) to develop and implement our technical roadmap, specifications, and validation for improvements and enhancements
  • Partner with customers and Sales to identify business challenges, develop effective technical solutions, and increase utilization and retention of products on current accounts
  • Drive business for Siemens, using technical expertise and working directly with customers at the appropriate management level to establish criteria for successful engagements

What are we seeking-

Must possess strong written, verbal and presentation skills

Ability to establish a close working relationship with both customer peers and management

Explore what’s possible to get the job done, including creative use of unconventional solutions

Qualifications/Experience Required-

  • BE/ME EE, CS, CE or related field and proven experience of 5-6+ years of experience
  • Experience in circuit design and debugging skills is a big plus
  • Good understanding of Statistical fundamentals and Monte Carlo
  • Experience of working with Virtuoso/ADE is must
  • Great understanding of yield importance for standard cell/IO/memory and custom analog designs
  • The candidate must have experience with industry standard tools like Solido Variation aware, High Sigma monte carlo, Spectre fmc is added advantage
  • Proven understanding of any of Spice simulators like AFS, Eldo, Finesim, Prime Sim, Hspice and Spectre is required
  • Working knowledge of scripting languages like Unix Shell, python is plus


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