Principal AI Automation Engineer

Cornelis Networks

. Lead the optimization of ASIC design and verification flows and infrastructure, including compute clusters, storage, batch queuing systems using AI methodologies .

Posted 4/26/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the optimization of ASIC design and verification flows and infrastructure, including compute clusters, storage, batch queuing systems using AI methodologies
Drive efficiencies with AI and automation across all tools and EDA workflows
Perform tool license management and optimization on batch compute environment
Manage ASIC tool installation, environment setup, and licensing support for ASIC design and AI applications
Collaborate with design and verification teams, IT, and engineering leadership to implement scalable and efficient workflows
Drive process improvements, patch management, and operational efficiency across multiple sites
Implement and maintain metrics reporting for resource utilization, engineering productivity, and system performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience supporting ASIC EDA environments in multi-site, global organizations
Strong exposure to AI
Strong expertise in Linux administration, batch systems (LSF, Slurm), storage (NetApp, Isilon, Qumulo), and VDI environments
Experience with EDA tools and ASIC workflows, including tool installation, licensing, and operational support
Scripting and automation experience (Python, Tcl, Bash) to support HPC/EDA operations and productivity
Proven ability to lead teams, collaborate across global sites, and manage projects with complex infrastructure dependencies
Excellent communication skills to interface with design teams, IT, and vendors

Benefits

Comp & perks

health and retirement benefits
performance-based incentives, including an annual bonus or sales incentives
medical, dental, and vision coverage
disability and life insurance
dependent care flexible spending account
accidental injury insurance
pet insurance
generous paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Open Time Off (OTO) for regular full-time exempt employees
sick time
bonding leave
pregnancy disability leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

ASIC designverification flowsAI methodologiesEDA workflowsLinux administrationbatch systemsscriptingautomationHPC operationsEDA tools

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationproject managementcommunicationprocess improvementoperational efficiencyteam managementinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingmetrics reporting