CAD Engineer

Job Description Job Title: CAD Engineer Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract CAD Engineer with our client located in San Jose, CA. Job Responsibilities: • Develop, maintain, and enhance EDA/CAD flows for ASIC design (RTL GDSII lifecycle exposure preferred) • Build automated flow checks for design validation, quality metrics, and regression monitoring • Create interactive dashboards and reporting tools to track design progress, QoR (Quality of Results), and key KPIs • Leverage AI/LLM-based tools to accelerate script development, debug flows, and generate insights from design data • Collaborate with design teams (RTL, PD, DV, DFT, STA) to identify gaps and implement automation solutions • Integrate tools and workflows across environments (Linux-based EDA setups, compute clusters, etc.) • Analyze large datasets from design runs and provide actionable insights • Improve productivity by automating repetitive engineering tasks and optimizing workflows • Ensure robustness, scalability, and maintainability of developed solutions. Job Qualifications: • 5+ years of experience in CAD/EDA development or related engineering roles • Strong programming skills in Python (mandatory) and scripting languages such as TCL, Bash, or Perl • Basic understanding of ASIC design flow (RTL, synthesis, place & route, STA, verification concepts) • Experience with Linux/Unix environments and job scheduling systems • Hands-on experience building automation frameworks, validation checks, or internal tools • Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., dashboards using Python, web frameworks, or BI tools) • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment Nice To Have: • Experience with EDA tools (e.g., Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens/Mentor toolchains) • Exposure to design data formats (logs, reports, timing/power data, etc.) • Experience with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, internal LLMs) and prompt engineering • Knowledge of data engineering concepts (data pipelines, parsing large datasets, analytics) • Familiarity with cloud or distributed compute environments • Experience building web-based dashboards (Flask, Django, React, etc.) • Travel: Up to 25% travel, including travel within the U.S. and Latin America. Job Details: • Job Type: Contract • Pay Range: $90 - $95 an hour. • Location: San Jose, CA. Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan. About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.