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About Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing
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The Senior CAD Software Engineer joins the Microsoft Silicon Engineering and Solutions Team to serve as a technical leader for a central software team. This role involves developing a common tool stack for internal SoC and IP designs while leading technical strategy for CAD DevOps workflows, including CI/CD, cloud-based EDA environments, and automation frameworks. The engineer will design scalable software solutions, collect requirements from stakeholders, and integrate CAD flows for organization-wide use. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Python, Tcl, Perl, and C/C++, along with knowledge of object-oriented and functional programming. The position addresses the technical challenge of supporting silicon design areas such as RTL and VIP Design, Design Verification, Validation, DFT, Emulation, PD Handoff, and IP integration within a complex hardware infrastructure.
CAD
VLSI
Portable Stimulus
Simulation
Emulation
Digital IC Design
Verification Methodologies
Design Specifications
RF
Analog
Foundry Process Technology