EDA/CAD Engineer

At Kandou, we are redefining the economics of AI infrastructure. Our mission is to democratise AI by significantly reducing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of hardware systems — a critical barrier to scalable adoption. Our proprietary MIMO-over-copper technology powers a high-performance, chiplet-based AI memory fabric that is both scalable and energy-efficient. Unlike traditional interconnects, our solution reduces power consumption significantly while preserving high bandwidth and ultra-low latency — unlocking unprecedented efficiency for AI training and inference at scale. Kandou’s architecture is not just an incremental improvement — it’s a foundational shift in how AI hardware is built for the future. We are actively seeking an EDA/CAD Engineer, based either in UK (Cambridge or Reading), Switzerland (St-Sulpice), or India (Hyderabad or Bangalore) Department: RnD Key Responsibilities - Manage and maintain an integrated analog/digital EDA environment, including installation, configuration, and support of tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys platforms, and Siemens Calibre/AFS. - Flow development & automation: design, automate, and validate robust CAD flows for simulation, physical verification, parasitic extraction, and reliability analysis. - Methodology support: provide expert guidance to analog and digital design engineers; troubleshoot tool issues; optimize design methodologies for performance and quality. - Vendor management: serve as the primary technical contact with EDA vendors to resolve complex issues, drive bug fixes, and evaluate new versions/features. - PDK installation & support: contribute to installation, qualification, and deployment of PDKs for advanced technology nodes. - Design enablement: create and maintain clear documentation, training materials, and scripts so teams can use tools and flows effectively. - Continuous improvement: proactively identify bottlenecks and implement solutions that improve productivity, accuracy, and turnaround time. Skills - Strong programming skills: Shell, Python, Perl, Tcl, SKILL; ability to develop simple GUIs; Make-based build automation. - Solid understanding of the full chip-design lifecycle and digital, analog, and mixed‑signal IC design flows. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills; collaborates effectively with engineering teams and vendors. - Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment. - Proficient in EDA/CAD flow development while balancing stakeholder needs (quality, schedule, and compute efficiency). - Ability to quickly learn, understand, maintain, and enhance complex software design tools. Experience - Bachelor or Master of Science Degree, in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science. - 10+ years in an EDA/CAD engineering supporting both analog and digital IC design teams. - Proven experience at advanced technology nodes and associated PDKs. Practical knowledge of industry-standard methodologies, tool licensing, revision control, and release management. - Hands-on expertise with key tools across: Analog/RF (Cadence Virtuoso Schematic/Layout, ADE, Spectre/APS/AFS), Physical Verification (Siemens Calibre; Cadence Pegasus), Parasitic Extraction (Cadence Quantus), and Digital Implementation (Synopsys Design Compiler & IC Compiler II; Cadence Innovus). - Proven experience at advanced technology nodes and associated PDKs. - Practical knowledge of industry-standard methodologies, tool licensing, revision control, and release management. - Deep data management experience (Git, Cliosoft) enabling consistent, flexible multi‑project/multi‑discipline flow setup and database tagging. If this is the role you have been looking for and want to be part of a growing company with an exciting future, we would really love to hear from you. Together We Kandou It! Visit us at www.kandou.ai http://www.kandou.ai and https://www.linkedin.com/company/kandou-ai/