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Static Timing Analysis DA Engineer

Altera
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/31/2026
Job Details

Job Description:

About The Role

We are seeking a skilled STA DA Engineer to support static timing analysis (STA) flows and tools across advanced digital design projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Synopsys PrimeTime and Cadence Tempus and strong scripting skills (Python, Tcl, Shell, Perl). You will be responsible for supporting and enhancing STA methodologies, collaborating with design and CAD teams to ensure timing closure and flow robustness.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enhance, develop and support STA flows
  • Interface with CAD/DA teams for flow integration
  • Designs, develops, tests, and debugs software tools, flows, and methodologies used in design automation and by teams in the design of hardware products, process design, or manufacturing.
  • Responsibilities include capturing user requirements, writing both functional and test code, automating build and deployment, integration, and end-to-end testing of the software tools.

Salary Range

The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

$113,700 - $164,700 USD

We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 5 years (or M.S. with 3 years) of experience in the following skills:

  • Static Timing Analysis experience
  • Scripting skills (Python, Tcl, Perl, shell)
  • Strong debug and support skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Understanding of the Liberty Timing Model
  • Understanding of digital circuit design and simulation
  • Experience with Github Copilot or other ML/AI-based coding assistants

Job Type

Regular

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

San Jose, California, United States

Additional Locations:

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Salary : $113,700 - $164,700

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