Ship better silicon, faster—without adding headcount.
On-demand CAD methodology engineering and EDA tool operations from a principal-level engineers. Reproducible RTL→GDSII flows, tuned infrastructure, and operations rigor that keeps programs on schedule.
Senior-only, outcome-aligned, and fluent in Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens (Mentor), and OpenROAD where it fits.
What We Deliver
Schedule risk removed
Plug-in senior CAD methodology to hit tapeout dates and program gates.
Flows that scale
Cloud-ready automation, CI/regressions, dashboards, and robust orchestration to keep throughput predictable.
Quality you can defend
Repeatable methodology with traceable artifacts and QoR/runtime/capacity metrics.
Vendor-stack fluent
Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens (Mentor), and OpenROAD where it fits.
Services
CAD Methodology Engineering
- Reproducible RTL→GDSII workflows with versioned inputs/outputs
- Push-button flows, CI for experiments, QoR tracking, and dashboards
- Methodology QA before roll-out
EDA Tool & License Operations
- Install, configure, and upgrade tool stacks; manage licenses
- Secure on-prem + cloud design environments with tuned grids/queues
- Runbooks, standards, and ops playbooks
Cloud & Hybrid EDA Infrastructure
- Storage patterns, scheduling policies, caching, and HPC enablement
- Instrumentation for throughput and bottleneck detection
- Cloud bursting for peak tapeout windows
Physical Verification CAD
- Automated DRC/LVS/PEX flows with debug-friendly reporting
- SVRF-style automation and sign-off repeatability
- Waivers, deltas, and checks that scale across blocks/SoCs
Custom Tooling & Integrations
- Python/Tcl/C++ utilities to connect Synopsys/Cadence/Siemens tools
- Adapters for reporting, artifact management, and data retention
- OpenROAD-based flows where appropriate
Proof & Differentiators
Case snapshots
- Cloud EDA environment build-out with secure queues, storage, and runbooks
- Distributed RTL→GDS flow with dashboards to pick winning strategies
- Library due diligence via C++ validators across LEF/Spice/Lib/GDS
Principal-only delivery
Built and operated flows at brand-name teams—no junior proxies or hand-offs.
Methodology + operations
Toolsmith and operator in one: build it, run it, measure it, transfer it to your team.
Outcome-aligned engagements
Pilots and milestone work focused on business results instead of hours consumed.
Process
Discovery
Free 30-minute session to understand goals, constraints, and stacks.
Rapid Assessment
1–2 weeks to reproduce, measure, map bottlenecks, and propose milestones.
Execute & Integrate
Implement methodology, tooling, and infrastructure with weekly measurable deltas.
Transfer
Docs, scripts, dashboards, and training so your team can operate independently.
Engagement Models
Milestone projects
Clear deliverables like “reproducible RTL→GDS flow + CI + dashboard; reduced runtime and queue latency.”
Augmented senior contributor
Embedded 1–3 days/week to de-risk a critical path while enabling the in-house team.
Assess & architect
Short diagnostic → plan → quick win; extend only if ROI is evident.
Trust & Compliance
Contracts & IP
Work under your NDA/MSA with code delivered to your repos.
Security
Cloud/HPC work follows least privilege, with your review gates and approvals.
Insurance
Business and professional liability available as required by contract.