Device Simulation Software Developer

About Silvaco: Silvaco is a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq market under the symbol SVCO. For over three decades, Silvaco, based in Silicon Valley, California and with global locations around the world has solved semiconductor design challenges by offering affordable and competitive TCAD (Technology Computer Aided Design) software, EDA (Electronic Design Automation) software, proven design IP (intellectual property), and world class support to engineers and researchers across the globe. Silvaco solutions span from atoms to systems: starting with simulation of material behavior impacting semiconductor devices, to design and analysis of transistor circuits, and lastly providing IP blocks for systems-on-chip (SoC) designs.  

This Remote position is available for hire in the United States, France, Austria or the UK.

Silvaco is looking for a software engineer to join our device simulation team in one of the company's offices in Europe or US. Working at the very center of the TCAD group, the Device Software Developer will help Silvaco develop and deliver high quality products and services. As a member of the TCAD group, you will design, implement, evaluate, and improve classical, semiclassical, and quantum mechanical physical models and methods for the simulation of semiconductor devices. The successful candidate will be an experienced software engineer with expertise in simulation of semiconductor devices. As an integral member of a team of highly trained and experienced engineers, the successful candidate must also be able to:

• Develop, support, test, and maintain simulation software tools.
• Identify and understand the limitations of existing software components.
• Improve and develop simulation methodologies.
• Develop and provide software solutions for physical models to enable the simulation of a wide range of semiconductor devices.
• Identify, implement, and test new physical models for electrical, quantum optoelectronic, and quantum transport device simulation.
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Communicate complex ideas and testing results effectively; both orally and written
• Must be able to work independently and solve the problems on his/her own initiative.
• Provide accurate and effective written documentation.
• Good communication and organization skills, with a logical approach to problem solving, good time management, and task prioritization skills.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering, Computational Science, or related fields.
• 4 – 7 years of experience in simulation of semiconductor devices.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of semiconductor physics, in particular knowledge of semiconductor equations such as Poisson’s equation, carrier continuity equations, lattice heat flow, and energy balance.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of quantum mechanics, in particular knowledge of bulk and envelope function k.p theory, Schrodinger equation, Non-equilibrium Green's function (NEGF) methodology, light-matter interaction, and superlattices.
• Strong proficiency in C ++ and software design.
• Experience in software development within teams (code sharing).
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Good organization, time management, and task prioritization skills.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Prolonged periods of typing
• Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.
• Ability to lift (up) to 15 pounds at times.