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<section class="job-section" id="st-companyDescription"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Company Description</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg"><p><strong><strong>About Silvaco, Inc.</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong>For over four 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. Our solutions are deployed in production flows across broad industry segments such as leading display companies, automotive OEM suppliers, and top Memory, 5G, and IoT (internet of things) providers. </strong></strong></p></div></section><section class="job-section" id="st-jobDescription"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Job Description</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg" itemprop="responsibilities"><ul><li><p>Uses technical knowledge of Silvaco product offerings and basic understanding of the customers’ technical workflow and objectives to advise customers in their simulation efforts and address their technical obstacles. In so doing, they work as a partner to the sales teams to understand technical values and tradeoffs to our solutions as perceived by the customer and help determine account strategy for continued growth.</p></li><li><p>Works closely with key customers to gain insight into their technical roadmaps and immediate challenges to recommend the best matching solution Silvaco can offer. Understand customers’ success criteria and jointly implement evaluation plans to demonstrate and validate Silvaco’s solution. Collaborate and provide input to sales plans and proposals for accuracy, completeness, and enhance Silvaco’s technical differentiation. Drafts technical collateral that helps people better understand the technology and differentiation of Silvaco solutions.</p></li></ul><p><strong>ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES; include but not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Provides training and instructions to customers to reduce their friction in adopting and using Silvaco tools while gaining additional understanding of the customers’ application. Collaborates with customers’ implementation teams to troubleshoot problems, develop solutions, and propose additional features, modules, and/or products based on customers’ requirements.</p></li></ul></div></section><section class="job-section" id="st-qualifications"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Qualifications</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg" itemprop="qualifications"><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:</strong></p><p><strong>Minimum Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Master's Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics Engineering, Solid State Physics, or semiconductor related academic program</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>0-3 years of industry experience</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Must have demonstrated understanding/experience in Semiconductor manufacturing, R&D, and/or integrated circuit design processes</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Must have demonstration of design, modeling, and/or simulation tool usage as part of academic coursework, applied research, and/or industry work experience</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Intellectually inquisitive with creative problem-solving skills</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Persistence in tracking complex problems and projects with minimal oversight</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>The ability to prioritize activities and deliver projects on time and within budget</p></li></ul><p><strong>Preferred requirements: </strong></p><ul><li><p>Master's Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics Engineering, Solid State Physics, or semiconductor related academic program</p></li><li><p>0-3 years of industry experience</p></li><li><p>Must have demonstrated understanding/experience in Semiconductor manufacturing, R&D, and/or integrated circuit design processes</p></li><li><p>Must have demonstration of design, modeling, and/or simulation tool usage as part of academic coursework, applied research, and/or industry work experience</p></li><li><p>Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills </p></li><li><p>Intellectually inquisitive with creative problem-solving skills</p></li><li><p>Persistence in tracking complex problems and projects with minimal oversight</p></li><li><p>The ability to prioritize activities and deliver projects on time and within budget</p></li><li><p>Experience in <u>remote work team environment</u> preferred.</p></li><li><p>Application-specific experience</p></li><li><p>Ideally, the candidate should have a breadth of knowledge, with in-depth experience in one (or more) categories.</p></li><li><p>Memory Technology – NAND, DRAM</p></li><li><p>CMOS Technology– device operation and process technology</p></li><li><p>Mechanical Stress Physics, in the context of Semiconductor Manufacturing</p></li><li><p>Tool category experience</p></li><li><p><em>Commercial TCAD Tools – Process, Device, and RCx tools</em></p></li><li><p><em>Classical and ML-Driven Statistical tools</em></p></li><li><p><em>FEA/FEM Multiphysics tools</em></p></li><li><p><em>High interest in evolving use of AI into Semiconductor Workflows</em></p></li></ul></div></section><section class="job-section" id="st-additionalInformation"><div><p class="googlejobs-paragraph--empty"></p><h2 class="title">Additional Information</h2></div><div class="wysiwyg" itemprop="incentives"><p>The <strong><strong>US base salary range</strong></strong> f<strong><strong>or this full-time position is $[ ] to [ ]</strong></strong>. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and the range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, role-related knowledge and skills, depth of experience, relevant education or training, and additional role-related considerations.</p><p><br> Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.</p><p><strong><strong>WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong></strong></p><p>At Silvaco, we do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.</p><p>If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408.567.1000.</p><p><a href="https://www.silvaco.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.silvaco.com/</a></p></div></section><li class="job-detail"> Compensation: USD <span class="job-detail salary-value" data-value="125000">125000</span> - USD <span class="job-detail salary-value" data-value="150000">150000</span> - yearly</li>

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1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

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4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

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8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

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9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

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