At Kandou, we are redefining the economics of AI infrastructure. Our mission is to democratise AI by significantly reducing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of hardware systems — a critical barrier to scalable adoption.
Our proprietary MIMO-over-copper technology powers a high-performance, chiplet-based AI memory fabric that is both scalable and energy-efficient. Unlike traditional interconnects, our solution reduces power consumption significantly while preserving high bandwidth and ultra-low latency — unlocking unprecedented efficiency for AI training and inference at scale.
Kandou’s architecture is not just an incremental improvement — it’s a foundational shift in how AI hardware is built for the future.
We are actively seeking an EDA/CAD Engineer, based either in UK (Cambridge or Reading), Switzerland (St-Sulpice), or India (Hyderabad or Bangalore)
Department: RnD
Key Responsibilities
Manage and maintain an integrated analog/digital EDA environment, including installation, configuration, and support of tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys platforms, and Siemens Calibre/AFS.
Flow development & automation: design, automate, and validate robust CAD flows for simulation, physical verification, parasitic extraction, and reliability analysis.
Methodology support: provide expert guidance to analog and digital design engineers; troubleshoot tool issues; optimize design methodologies for performance and quality.
Vendor management: serve as the primary technical contact with EDA vendors to resolve complex issues, drive bug fixes, and evaluate new versions/features.
PDK installation & support: contribute to installation, qualification, and deployment of PDKs for advanced technology nodes.
Design enablement: create and maintain clear documentation, training materials, and scripts so teams can use tools and flows effectively.
Continuous improvement: proactively identify bottlenecks and implement solutions that improve productivity, accuracy, and turnaround time.
Skills
Strong programming skills: Shell, Python, Perl, Tcl, SKILL; ability to develop simple GUIs; Make-based build automation.
Solid understanding of the full chip-design lifecycle and digital, analog, and mixed‑signal IC design flows.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; collaborates effectively with engineering teams and vendors.
Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
Proficient in EDA/CAD flow development while balancing stakeholder needs (quality, schedule, and compute efficiency).
Ability to quickly learn, understand, maintain, and enhance complex software design tools.
Experience
Bachelor or Master of Science Degree, in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science.
10+ years in an EDA/CAD engineering supporting both analog and digital IC design teams.
Proven experience at advanced technology nodes and associated PDKs. Practical knowledge of industry-standard methodologies, tool licensing, revision control, and release management.
Hands-on expertise with key tools across: Analog/RF (Cadence Virtuoso Schematic/Layout, ADE, Spectre/APS/AFS), Physical Verification (Siemens Calibre; Cadence Pegasus), Parasitic Extraction (Cadence Quantus), and Digital Implementation (Synopsys Design Compiler & IC Compiler II; Cadence Innovus).
Proven experience at advanced technology nodes and associated PDKs.
Practical knowledge of industry-standard methodologies, tool licensing, revision control, and release management.
Deep data management experience (Git, Cliosoft) enabling consistent, flexible multi‑project/multi‑discipline flow setup and database tagging.
If this is the role you have been looking for and want to be part of a growing company with an exciting future, we would really love to hear from you. Together We Kandou It!
Visit us at www.kandou.ai and https://www.linkedin.com/company/kandou-ai/
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
- 10+ years of EDA/CAD engineering experience supporting analog and digital IC design teams
- Strong programming skills in Shell, Python, Perl, Tcl, and SKILL
- Experience developing EDA/CAD flows and Make-based build automation
- Understanding of the full chip-design lifecycle and digital, analog, and mixed-signal IC design flows
- Experience with advanced technology nodes and associated PDKs
- Hands-on experience with Cadence Virtuoso, ADE, Spectre, APS, or AFS
- Experience with Siemens Calibre or Cadence Pegasus for physical verification
- Experience with Cadence Quantus for parasitic extraction
- Experience with Synopsys Design Compiler, Synopsys IC Compiler II, or Cadence Innovus
- Knowledge of EDA tool licensing, revision control, and release management
- Deep data management experience with Git and Cliosoft
- Strong communication, collaboration, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
What We Do
Kandou AI is a fabless semiconductor company developing high-speed connectivity for AI infrastructure. Its patented Copper MIMO, also known as Chord Signaling, sends correlated signals at data-processing speeds of 448 Gbps and beyond, providing an alternative to optical interconnects. The company’s technology targets AI data-movement bottlenecks and memory-wall constraints, while its platforms emphasize improved efficiency, lower power and cost, and scalability.
