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# Senior Technical Architect

- **Company:** HCL America, Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $95,000.0 - $192,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Databases, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Electronic Design Automation, Python (Programming Language), Log Files, Shell Script, Tcl (Programming Language), Backend, Information Technology, Physical Verification, 3-tier Architectures, Physical Design
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=265ae25bb1790451

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
 * 7+ years of experience in Physical Design, CAD Engineering, or EDA Tool Support.
 * Strong hands-on expertise with: Synopsys Fusion Compiler, Synopsys PrimeTime, Cadence Innovus, Siemens Calibre.
 * Deep understanding of Physical Design implementation flows and timing closure methodologies.
 * Strong TCL, Python, and Linux scripting skills.
 * Proven experience troubleshooting complex EDA tool and flow issues.
 * Experience providing Tier 2/Tier 3 customer or engineering support.
 * Excellent analytical, debugging, communication, and problem-solving skills., * Experience with advanced-node designs (7nm, 5nm, 3nm, or below).
 * Knowledge of low-power methodologies, UPF, EM/IR, and physical verification flows.
 * Experience supporting enterprise CAD environments and distributed compute infrastructures.
 * Familiarity with CI/CD, regression frameworks, and automated flow validation.
 * Experience working directly with Synopsys and Cadence support organizations.

Must Have Skill

PrimeTime,Python,CAD Automation

## Description

Physical Design CAD Support Engineer to support and optimize Physical Design EDA tools and flows for advanced silicon programs. Responsible for troubleshooting complex tool and methodology issues, providing Tier 2/3 support, and driving improvements in flow stability, automation, and design productivity. Strong expertise in Synopsys Fusion Compiler, PrimeTime, and Cadence Innovus, Physical Design Tool & Flow Support

 * Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for Physical Design engineers across backend implementation and signoff flows.
 * Support, maintain, and troubleshoot Physical Design methodologies, CAD infrastructure, and EDA tool environments.
 * Investigate and resolve complex tool, flow, runtime, and design convergence issues impacting project schedules.
 * Diagnose and debug failures related to floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, timing closure, physical verification, and signoff.
 * Work directly with design teams to understand issues, reproduce failures, and drive resolution.

EDA Tool Expertise

 * Act as a subject matter expert for Synopsys and Cadence Physical Design tools.
 * Provide support for:
 * Synopsys Fusion Compiler (FC)
 * Synopsys PrimeTime (PT)
 * Cadence Innovus
 * Siemens Calibre (Physical Verification & Signoff)
 * Analyze tool behavior, log files, databases, and performance bottlenecks to determine root causes.
 * Engage with EDA vendors on tool defects, enhancement requests, and patch validations.

Debugging, Root Cause Analysis & Issue Resolution

 * Perform detailed debugging of CAD flow failures and design-tool issues.
 * Conduct root cause analysis for recurring flow and methodology problems.
 * Drive corrective and preventive actions to improve overall flow robustness.
 * Develop workarounds and permanent fixes for tool and methodology issues.
 * Create troubleshooting guides and knowledge-base documentation for common issues.

CAD Flow Development & Automation

 * Develop and enhance Physical Design CAD flows and methodologies.
 * Create automation solutions using TCL, Python, Shell scripting, and workflow automation frameworks.
 * Improve flow reliability, scalability, and runtime efficiency through automation and continuous improvements.
 * Support tool deployment, release qualification, and regression validation activities.

Cross-functional Collaboration

 * Partner with Physical Design, STA, DFT, CAD Methodology, and Silicon Engineering teams.
 * Support project execution by ensuring stable and efficient implementation flows.
 * Mentor junior engineers on debugging methodologies and CAD best practices.

Contribute to strategic improvements in CAD infrastructure and design methodologies., Fusion Compiler | PrimeTime | Innovus | Siemens Calibre | Physical Design | CAD Flow Support | EDA Tools | Root Cause Analysis | Flow Debugging | Tier 2 Support | Tier 3 Support | Physical Verification | TCL | Python | Linux | Semiconductor CAD Methodology