Principal Analog/Mixed Signal CAD Engineer
Core
Architecting and maintaining automated design flows and simulation environments for advanced analog, mixed-signal, and silicon photonics IC development.
Role type
Principal Analog/Mixed-Signal CAD Engineer
Builds
Automated AMS design flows, simulation environments, and verification frameworks for FinFET and BiCMOS technologies.
Domain
Semiconductor EDA / Analog & Mixed-Signal IC Design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Analog/mixed-signal design flows, AMS simulation tools (Cadence ADE, Spectre, Synopsys PrimeSim), device modeling, high-speed analog/RF simulation, schematic capture, parasitic extraction, post-layout verification, scripting (Python, TCL, Perl, SKILL)
Preferred skills
Cadence Virtuoso Schematic Editor, PDK integration, CDF customization, netlisting infrastructure, custom CAD automation, silicon photonics design flows
Technologies
Cadence ADE, AMS Designer, Spectre, Synopsys PrimeSim, AFS, Virtuoso Schematic Editor
Responsibilities
Architect and deploy analog/mixed-signal simulation environments for advanced CMOS FinFET and BiCMOS technologies; Develop and support next-generation automated AMS design flows; Partner with analog designers and EDA vendors to troubleshoot complex simulation challenges; Collaborate with foundry and TCAD teams on device modeling and simulation accuracy; Evaluate and benchmark new EDA tools and methodologies; Develop automation and productivity tools using scripting languages.
Seniority
Principal, technical leadership & infrastructure strategy
