Computational Simulation Engineer (AI-Accelerated) Lisboa

Computational Simulation Engineer (AI-Accelerated)

Location: Remote or Hybrid in Lisbon, Portugal

Circuit
Leap is pioneering the future of analog circuit simulation by combiningtraditional numerical methods with
- edge AI acceleration. We're seeking a
Computational Simulation Engineer who can bridge the gap between classical
- basedsolvers and modern machine learning techniques to create the next generation
- fast, accurate simulation tools for the semiconductor industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize numerical simulation algorithms for analog circuit analysis, leveraging both traditional techniques and AI acceleration.
• Design and implement finite element analysis (FEA) solvers for
  - physicsproblems in semiconductor devices.
• Train and deploy machine learning models that can act as surrogate simulators, achieving orders of magnitude speedup while maintaining accuracy.
• Create hybrid simulation frameworks that intelligently combine
  - basedsolvers with AI models for optimal performance.
• Collaborate with circuit designers to understand simulation bottlenecks anddevelop targeted AI-accelerated solutions.
• Optimize computational kernels for GPU acceleration using CUDA, ensuringmaximum throughput for
  - scale simulations.
• Validate simulation accuracy against
  - standard tools and
  - worldmeasurement data.

Required Qualifications

• MS or Ph
  D in Computational Physics, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or related field with focus on numerical methods.
• Strong foundation in numerical simulation techniques including finite difference, finite element, and finite volume methods.
• Hands-on experience with finite element analysis (FEA) for solving PDEs inengineering applications.
• Proven expertise in training AI/ML models for scientific computing applications, particularly
  - informed neural networks (PINNs) or similar approaches.
• Proficiency in Python and scientific computing libraries (Num
  Py, Sci
  Py, Py
  Torch/Tensor
  Flow).
• Experience with parallel computing and numerical optimization techniques.
• Strong mathematical background in linear algebra, differential equations, andnumerical analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electrical and thermal solvers for semiconductor device simulation(TCAD, SPICE, heat transfer).
• Knowledge of electromagnetic field solvers and Maxwell's equations discretization.
• Familiarity with model order reduction techniques and surrogate modeling.
• Experience with GPU programming (CUDA, Open
  CL) for accelerating numerical algorithms.
• Background in semiconductor physics and understanding of
  - level phenomena.
• Publications or patents in computational simulation or AI-accelerated solvers.
• Experience with commercial simulation tools (COMSOL, ANSYS, Cadence Spectre).

Why This Role Matters

• Lead the transformation of analog circuit simulation from hours to seconds using AI.
• Develop technology that will fundamentally change how engineers design and optimize circuits.
• Work at the intersection of physics, mathematics, and artificial intelligence.
• Directly impact the speed of innovation in the semiconductor industry.
• Shape the architecture of
  - generation simulation platforms used by thousands of engineers.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology combining classical physics with modern AI.
• Access to
  -
  -
  - art GPU clusters and computational resources.
• Collaboration with
  - class researchers and engineers in simulation and AI.
• Competitive compensation with significant equity participation.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values innovation and technical depth.
• Clear path to technical leadership as we scale our simulation platform.

Apply Now

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