Master Thesis - Development of a Software Plugin for integration of AI generated design elements into a chip design package (f/m/div)

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Your Role

Key responsibilities in your new role

• Shape the future: You develop a fully functional plugin for the chip layout software KLayout based on defined use case requirements
• Focus on the future: You contribute to innovative solutions that enhance layout design workflows through usage of AI within semiconductor design environments
• Take responsibility: You implement, test, and optimize software functionalities to ensure reliability, usability, and maintainability of the plugin
• Experience project management: You manage development activities throughout the project lifecycle, from requirements analysis to final validation
• Keep your colleagues informed: You create comprehensive technical documentation and present development progress, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders
• Lifelong learning: You explore new technologies, methodologies, and best practices related to EDA tools, semiconductor design, and software engineering
  
  

Your Profile

Qualifications And Skills To Help You Succeed

• Study Field: You are currently enrolled in a Master’s program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• (Work) experience: You have a strong foundation in computer science and gained experience through complex Python programming projects as well as software development for web and/or desktop applications
• Skills: You possess strong programming and software engineering skills, ideally complemented by experience in plugin development
• Interests: You are interested in semiconductor technologies, CMOS processes, and Electronic Design Automation (EDA) environments
• Work Style: You stand out through your structured, proactive, hands-on working style and strong documentation capabilities
• Skills: Ideally, you have knowledge of KLayout, the SKILL programming language used in Cadence Virtuoso, and a basic understanding of EDA layout concepts
• Language Skills: You are fluent in English; German language skills are considered an advantage
  
  

Please attach the following documents to your application:

• CV in English
• Certificate of enrollment at university
• Excerpt of the study regulations for the thesis (if applicable)
• Latest grades transcript (not older than 6 months)
• High school report
  
  

Contact:

Anne Bergner

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