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Original posting from Lattice Semiconductor via LinkedIn
About Lattice
At Lattice, there’s a distinct energy—one driven by focused innovation, ownership, and real impact.
We build low-power programmable solutions that power applications across edge AI, connectivity, and security. Our teams operate across silicon, software, and systems, with a strong emphasis on speed, accountability, and technical excellence.
We’re large enough to solve complex problems, yet focused enough that individuals can meaningfully shape outcomes. If you’re passionate about building scalable systems that enable world-class engineering, Lattice offers a unique environment to make an impact.
About the Role
We are looking for a Director / Sr Director – EDA Design Methodology & Infrastructure to lead the strategy, development, and scaling of our EDA flows, tools, and infrastructure.
This role is central to enabling efficient and high-quality semiconductor design, ensuring engineering teams have the methodologies, environments, and tools needed to deliver complex silicon from RTL through signoff.
You will work at the intersection of design methodology, compute infrastructure, and EDA ecosystems, driving innovation in how design teams build and validate silicon.
EDA Strategy & Methodology
- Define and drive long-term strategy for EDA flows, methodologies, and tool ecosystems
- Architect and optimize end-to-end design flows (RTL → GDSII) across synthesis, verification, physical design, timing, and signoff
- Establish best practices to improve design quality, predictability, and time-to-market
Infrastructure & Scalability
- Lead infrastructure strategy across:
- Compute farms
- License management
- Cloud-enabled design environments
- Ensure scalable, efficient, and reliable EDA infrastructure deployment across global teams
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Partner with design, verification, CAD, and IT teams to align flows with product needs
- Drive organization-wide adoption of methodologies and tools
- Collaborate with executive stakeholders on roadmap and priorities
Innovation & Transformation
- Introduce modern approaches including:
- Automation and advanced workflows
- AI/ML-driven design optimization
- Cloud-native EDA environments
- Evaluate and benchmark tools from leading vendors, optimizing for performance, cost, and scalability
Team Leadership
- Build and lead a high-performing team of EDA/CAD engineers
- Mentor leaders and engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation
- Drive standardization, documentation, and training across the organization
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 15+ years of experience in semiconductor design and EDA methodologies
- 7+ years of experience in EDA/CAD leadership or methodology ownership
Technical Expertise
- Deep understanding of:
- RTL design and verification
- Synthesis, place & route, timing analysis
- Signoff and full-chip design flows
- Strong experience with EDA tools, methodology development, and flow optimization
- Familiarity with compute infrastructure, cloud-based design environments, and license management
Leadership Experience
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional and global teams
- Strong experience managing vendor relationships and tool ecosystems
- Track record of driving organizational change and methodology adoption
Why This Role
- Lead and shape the EDA backbone of next-generation silicon development
- Work across methodology, tools, and infrastructure—not just one layer
- High visibility role with broad organizational impact
- Opportunity to drive modern, scalable, and cloud-enabled design environments