Senior CAD Semiconductor Engineer

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The Senior CAD Semiconductor Engineer is expected to support and improve computer-aided design environments used for semiconductor development. Responsibilities typically include managing and optimizing EDA tools, design flows, libraries, process design kits, automation scripts, and technical infrastructure; troubleshooting complex CAD issues; and collaborating with chip designers, foundries, and global engineering teams. Candidates should have a degree in electrical or electronic engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline, together with several years of semiconductor CAD or EDA experience. Knowledge of tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Siemens EDA, scripting with Python, Perl, Tcl, or Shell, Linux administration, and semiconductor design methodologies is highly valued. Strong communication, problem-solving, documentation, and stakeholder-management skills are expected.

About the employer

Capgemini is a global business and technology services company headquartered in France, operating across more than 50 countries. It helps organizations with consulting, digital transformation, engineering, cloud, data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and managed services. The group serves industries including manufacturing, automotive, financial services, telecommunications, life sciences, and the public sector. Capgemini Engineering, its engineering and R&D division, supports clients with product development, embedded systems, semiconductor engineering, intelligent industry solutions, and digital manufacturing. The company employs hundreds of thousands of people worldwide and provides opportunities to work with international teams and major technology clients. In Malaysia, Capgemini has a presence in technology delivery, consulting, engineering, and business services, offering roles that may involve regional or global projects, structured professional development, and hybrid working arrangements depending on the business unit.