Product Engineer - Design Automation
Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Wed, Jul 15, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
To support the development of next-generation semiconductor technologies, the remote contract Product Engineer - Mask Release & Design Automation will coordinate photomask release activities, support semiconductor tape-out operations, and develop automation solutions to enhance chip assembly and mask release workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute photomask release activities to align with semiconductor tape-out schedules
- Prepare and validate reticle orders for external mask manufacturers
- Develop and maintain Python-based automation tools for chip assembly and mask release processes
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in semiconductor design, mask release, tape-out, or design automation
- Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems
- Experience with semiconductor EDA tools such as Synopsys ICVWB or Cadence Virtuoso
- Proficiency in Python and Unix/Linux shell scripting
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Semiconductor Engineering, or a related technical discipline
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