SemiconductorTALENT.com, a division of Intelligent Technology Solutions, is a North American leader in providing executive search services to the microelectronics and engineering sectors We are seeking a SR CAD Engineer - Back End Physical Design for our San Jose based client RESPONSIBILITIES: - Perform CAD functions relating to the physical design/back end activities QUALIFICATIONS - *Only local bay area candidates will be considered - BS or better in EE or CS - 5+ years of practical CAD experience - Strong understanding of digital IC design flow and Deep Sub Micron issues - Hands-on practical CAD experience for back end: Floorplanning skills, Clock Tree Synthesis, Timing driven Place and Route, Parasitic Extraction, Layout Design Rules Tools: - Extensive experience with back end design tools and methodologies, library views & DRC/LVS verification decks. - Experience with Cadence First Encounter, NanoRoute, and Clock Tree Synthesis, Synopsys Physical Compiler and PrimeTime, Mentor Calibre or equivalent in the context of very ambitious frequency goals on large designs - Strong experience using Unix and scripting languages: perl, tcl, python - Background in Computer Science & EDA Software Development - including CMM - Knowledge of deep sub-micron issues such as DFM, DFY, lithography, CMP to maximize product yield or tolerance to process variations to achieve first-silicon success - Strong verbal and written communication skills DESIRABLE: - Experience with Web - HTML - & Databases - MySQL - Experience with Statistical Timing Location : San Jose, CA Perm/Contract : Permanent S emiconductorTALENT.com confidentiality policy : www.intelligentinc.com/conf_policy.asp Apply for this job : www.semiconductortalent.com/toFirm.asp PLEASE NOTE: That we now offer a Professional Resume Writing service for interested candidates. We would be pleased to help you in improving your resume in an effort to give you the greatest chance at securing a desirable position. If you would like to contact one of our resume writing professionals for a free quotation, please email us at www.semiconductortalent.com/resume_writing.asp About SemiconductorTALENT.com SemiconductorTALENT.com, a division of Intelligent Technology Solutions, is a highly specialized and successful recruitment agency. We represent excellent, well-funded pre-IPO and leading public companies all across North America. Our clients are industry leaders who develop advanced technologies for semiconductor, video / graphics / imaging, wireless, and networking / communications markets. Be sure to quote : SR CAD Engineer - Back End Physical Design (Project # 3848)