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Combine Python software engineering with front-end EDA expertise and practical AI to make our flows faster, broader, and easier to use.\nWork on ASIC and FPGA programs for Ericsson’s 5G and 6G portfolio at advanced nodes, including Intel 18A and TSMC 3/2nm. Drive measurable gains in flow runtime, onboarding time, and engineering productivity by taking new flows from pilot to production and extending OneRun to hardware emulation.\nEricsson Silicon develops ASICs and FPGAs for telecommunications infrastructure. We are seeking a hands-on engineer to extend and optimize OneRun, our Python-based front-end flow platform used by more than 600 engineers-not simply support existing tools. OneRun gives engineers one consistent interface to simulation, formal, and lint/CDC/RDC flows, and lets equivalent tools from different EDA vendors be swapped without changing how they work.\nYou will join our front-end CAD team across Austin, Stockholm, Lund, and India, partnering with IP and SoC design and verification teams, emulation engineers, CI and back-end flow owners, and EDA vendors. Own qualified engineering solutions in your area; partner with the Silicon CAD Technical Program Manager on delivery and adoption. Project technical leads retain signoff approval.\nWhat you will do\nEvolve the OneRun platform: Extend its architecture, plugins, and APIs with clean, well-tested Python. Keep tool abstraction layers vendor-agnostic so flows run unchanged across Cadence and Synopsys tools.\nBring up new pilot flows: Script and integrate new tools and flows, pilot them on real IP and SoC designs, and promote them to production once they meet agreed acceptance criteria.\nEnable emulation through OneRun: Bring emulation compile, run, and debug into OneRun so teams move from simulation to emulation with the same project setup and workflow.\nOptimize performance and usability: Reduce flow runtime, startup overhead, and compute and license use. Simplify setup with project templates, clear error messages, and documentation that shorten onboarding.\nApply AI to CAD engineering: Use and improve AI tools such as Kiro and ChipAgents for spec-driven development, flow debug, and first-line user support. Validate benefits against reproducible baselines; retain engineering review.\nDeliver production-ready capabilities: Automate OneRun regression testing and release qualification in Jenkins CI, support controlled rollout without disrupting active tapeout schedules, and resolve complex flow issues with users and EDA vendors.\nJoin our Team\nWhat you will bring\n5+ years in front-end CAD, EDA flow development, or silicon infrastructure software, with evidence of production deployment supporting ASIC or FPGA projects.\nStrong Python software engineering skills, including modular design, APIs, automated testing with PyTest or equivalent, Linux, Git, code review, CI, and controlled releases.\nHands-on experience integrating front-end EDA tools such as Xcelium, VCS, JasperGold, or VC SpyGlass, including tool configuration, licensing, and compute farms such as LSF. Specialist depth in one or more domains is valued; expertise in every domain is not required.\nWorking knowledge of ASIC/SoC design and verification flows, SystemVerilog, and UVM, so you understand what designers and verification engineers need from their tools.\nDemonstrated ability to turn recurring user problems into reusable platform features, explain technical trade-offs, and collaborate effectively in distributed teams.\nA bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field-or equivalent practical experience.\nCritical exposure:\nHands-on emulation experience with platforms such as Siemens Veloce or Cadence Palladium; practical application of AI/ML or LLM-based tools to flow automation, debug, or user support; building vendor-agnostic EDA frameworks; or measurable improvements in flow runtime, compute efficiency, and adoption.\nOwn the engineering behind the platform-not just a script within it. Shape how hundreds of engineers run their flows, work directly with design and verification teams and EDA vendors, and turn new tools and AI ideas into production capabilities. Your impact will be measured in faster flows, smoother adoption, and a platform that engineers trust across programs.\nWhat happens once you apply?\nClick Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.\nEricsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.\nIf you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at .\nDISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.\nPrimary country and city: USA || Austin, Texas\nJob details: Developer\nPrimary Recruiter: Jim Everett \nCompensation and Benefits at Ericsson\nAt Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.\nYour Pay\nThe salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.\nShort-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit’s objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.\nYour Health\nEricsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents.\nYour Financial Security\nWe invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. The Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson match $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay. When you contribute at least 5% of eligible pay, you are receiving Ericsson’s full matching contributions of 4%. Matching and company automatic contributions stop when your total eligible pay for the year reaches the IRS limits. Employees will also receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.\nYour Time\nYour work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee’s start date. 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