Principal CAD Engineer

<div class="content-intro">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. </div><h2>Team Overview:</h2>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.<h2>What You Will Do:</h2><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Develop process development kit elements (PDK), including DRC, LVS and Extraction rule decks, model files, custom parameterized cells, and timing files</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Setup and configure EDA tools for design teams</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Specify workstation and server systems, develop Linux OS installation and maintenance scripts, administer and support user accounts</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Support team members on the Linux Operating System</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Support circuit and layout designers using DRC, LVS and Extraction tools</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Support analog and digital design flows and tools from project setup through tape out</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Work with static timing tools and library characterization tools</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Work alongside designers to help debug and sometimes automate design tasks, and be a liaison between designers and tool vendors</li></ul><h2>What You Will Bring:</h2><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree with 15 years of experience or MS with 10 years of experience in Electrical Engineering or related field</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">10+ years in a design and/or design automation field</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with Physical Verification Tools (DRC/LVS/Extraction tools)</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proficiency in one or more programming and Scripting Languages (Cadence Skill, Perl, Python, Unix shell, C, C++, Web development)</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience supporting Linux operating systems</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience working with CMOS silicon processes</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with using and supporting the following design tools and methodologies:<ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Cadence Analog tools (Virtuoso, Spectre, ADE)</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Cadence PCell development</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Synopsys Digital tools (Fusion Compiler, PrimeLib)</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Synopsys library characterization tools</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Electromigration (EMIR) analysis tools</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Built-in Self-Test (BiST) generation tools</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Administering FlexLM licenses</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Subversion, Git, or other version control systems</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">EDA Design Management systems</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with Cadence Assura, PVS, Quantus, or Pegasus</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with Siemens Calibre tools</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Red Hat Linux system administration experience</li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with infrastructure-as-code for system setup</li></ul></li></ul><h2>Compensation & Benefits:</h2>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, click <a href="https://www.impinj.com/about-us/careers/why-work-at-impinj">here</a>. <h2>US Export Controls:</h2>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 <a href="https://www.bis.gov/learn-support/export-compliance-programs">here</a>.<div class="content-conclusion"><h2>Why work at Impinj:</h2>Know you’re making a difference. Competitive benefits. Support for remote work or a desk with a view. Weekly Q&A sessions with our executive team. Impinj provides an environment that fosters openness and innovation and is developing technology that delivers a positive impact on the world. Collaboration and teamwork are highly valued, and accomplishments are duly celebrated. We have an open paid time-off policy paired with a respect for work/life balance. Our headquarters is located in Seattle with spectacular views of the Olympics, Lake Union, and Mt Baker, which can be enjoyed from our rooftop deck. Our Brazilian site is in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, at “Tecnopuc,” a technology park that offers a very nice workplace for the development of groundbreaking technologies. Impinj is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.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.</div>

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