CAD Automation and Mixed-Signal Simulation Engineer
Core
Develop, maintain, and enhance AMS (Analog/Mixed-Signal) simulation methodology and tools for analog, RF, interconnect, PMIC, and memory design teams to enable efficient design verification workflows.
Role type
Senior IC CAD Automation and Mixed-Signal Simulation Engineer
Builds
Validated IP in cutting-edge silicon processors
Domain
Semiconductor industry, Analog/Mixed-Signal IC design, EDA tool development
Required skills
Python, Perl, C/C++, TCL programming, mixed-signal co-simulation tools, circuit analysis, pre and post-layout simulation, RTL simulation, behavioral modeling, analog+digital co-simulation, logic equivalency checks, signoff, third-party EDA tool vendor collaboration, custom IC design understanding, transistor description formats (SPICE, DSPF, schematics), object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, system architecture, command-line and GUI interaction, testing/coverage, revision control, Virtuoso Schematic Editor, PDK content, CDF properties, hierarchy editor, SKILL code, netlisting, Analog Design Environment (ADE), SystemVerilog, VerilogA, Verilog, Verilog-AMS, VHDL
Preferred skills
Industry-standard AMS tools (Cadence Xcelium, Verisium/Indago, SimVision, AMS Designer; Synopsys VCS, Verdi; Siemens Questa, Symphony), analog simulation tools (Cadence Spectre, Synopsys PrimeSim/HSPICE/Finesim, Siemens AFS), mixed-signal simulation implementation (discipline resolution, binding, IE setup, Connect Modules, AMSD blocks, wreal, TCL probes, real number modeling, UDNs), LLMs/AI agents for CAD software development, test generation, and debugging
Technologies
Python, Perl, C/C++, TCL, SystemVerilog, VerilogA, Verilog, Verilog-AMS, VHDL, SPICE, DSPF, SKILL, ADE, Virtuoso, Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens
Responsibilities
Contribute to the direction and development of a state-of-the-art mixed-signal simulation methodology across many different technology nodes and circuit and IC types. Work directly with world-class custom/transistor-level circuit designers to ensure the expected functional behavior, performance, and interfaces with digital/RTL blocks. Investigate challenges, propose solutions, complete execution, and drive adoption of novel CAD automations. Collaborate with third-party EDA tool vendors to ensure their tools meet high quality standards and extreme performance needs. Solve critical issues using creativity, knowledge, intuition, and teamwork. Support efforts to bridge the gap between analog and digital domains. Identify risks to design quality and contribute to solutions that close gaps in design execution using simulation and modeling.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC