Senior Staff RF/Analogue IC CAD Engineer - Farnborough, Qualcomm
Core
Develop, maintain, and optimize Cadence-based CAD environments, design flows, and methodologies to support the delivery of world-class RF and analogue integrated circuits.
Role type
Senior Staff IC CAD Engineer (RF/Analogue)
Builds
Scalable CAD flows, automation scripts, and verification frameworks for RF/analogue IC design
Domain
Semiconductor / RF and Analogue Integrated Circuits
Required skills
Cadence Virtuoso, SKILL/SKILL++ scripting, Spectre, ADE, Maestro, AMS, LVS, DRC, PERC, ERC, PDK integration, version control (Design Sync)
Preferred skills
Python scripting, regression frameworks, backend flows (extraction, post-layout simulation), mixed-signal design flows, EM simulation tools (Momentum, EMX, HFSS), Git, Perforce
Technologies
Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, ADE, Maestro, AMS, Design Sync, Python, Git, Perforce, Momentum, EMX, HFSS
Responsibilities
Design and maintain Cadence-based CAD flows for schematic capture, simulation, layout, and verification; Develop SKILL/SKILL++ automation to enhance designer productivity; Manage simulation frameworks and physical verification flows; Collaborate with foundry partners to integrate PDK updates; Provide technical leadership and mentoring to design engineers; Influence long-term CAD strategy
Seniority
Senior Staff, technical leadership & hands-on IC
