Development Engineer – Annealing Processes

at  Silvaco Group Inc

ABOUT SILVACO, INC.

For over three decades, Silvaco, based in Silicon Valley, California and with global locations around the world has solved semiconductor design challenges by offering affordable and competitive TCAD (Technology Computer Aided Design) software, EDA (Electronic Design Automation) software, proven design IP (intellectual property), and world class support to engineers and researchers across the globe. Silvaco solutions span from atoms to systems: starting with simulation of material behavior impacting semiconductor devices, to design and analysis of transistor circuits, and lastly providing IP blocks for systems-on-chip (SoC) designs. Our solutions are deployed in production flows across broad industry segments such as leading display companies, automotive OEM suppliers, and top Memory, 5G, and IoT (internet of things) providers.

JOB SUMMARY

Silvaco is looking for a software engineer to join our Numerics team. Working at the very center of the TCAD group, Software Developer will help Silvaco develop and deliver high quality products and services.
As a member of the TCAD group, you will design, implement, evaluate and improve the latest parallel algorithms for the solution of large non-linear hyperbolic PDE systems and non-linear parabolic PDE systems including their discretization and linearization, as well as the solution of the related linear systems, and provide recommendations and support to internal engineering teams. The successful candidate will have expert software engineering skills and expertise in implementing mathematical methods and algorithms.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• MSc (with relevant experience) or Ph.D. in Computational Science, Mathematics, Computer Science or Engineering
• Strong proficiency in C/C++, software design
• Experience with parallel programming, especially pthreads, OpenMP, and MPI
• Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems
• Strong mathematical fundamentals, including linear algebra and numerical methods
• Experience in discretizing and solving PDE systems and with linear solvers to support this
• Good understanding of mathematical properties and limitations of spacial discretization techniques like finite volume, finite difference, finite element especially in the context of complex meshes and very large dynamic ranges of solution variables
• Good communication and organization skills, with a logical approach to problem solving, good time management and task prioritization skills
• Experience in semiconductor industry preferred.
• Experience in international and remote team building preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Prolonged periods of typing
• Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.
• Ability to lift (up) to 15 pounds at times.
  All Silvaco salary ranges are determined by role, level, and geographic location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, role-related knowledge and skills, depth of experience, relevant education or training, and additional role-related considerations.
  Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

• Identify and implement new numerical solvers and techniques
• Identify potentials for improvements in in the existing solution techniques
• Provide accurate and effective written documentation
• Communicate complex ideas and testing results effectively, both orally and in writing