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PDK/CAD Design Automation Engineer

Tijuana, Baja California, MexicoFull-time2026-09-20 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develop and support customized tools and flows for schematic & layout design, circuit simulation, IP characterization, and P&R automation within the Global Design Enablement team.

Role type

IC design automation engineer (PDK/CAD)

Builds

Customized EDA tools and flows for Custom, Analog, and RF technology nodes

Domain

Semiconductor design automation (PDK/CAD)

Required skills

CMOS fundamentals, circuit design concepts, programming/automation aptitude, EDA tool integration

Preferred skills

Virtuoso suite, SPICE simulation tools (Hspice, SpectreX, etc.), scripting (SKILL, Python, Perl, TCL), EM tools (Peakview, EMX), FinFet/SOI processes

Technologies

Virtuoso, Hspice, SpectreX, ADS, GoldenGate, Peakview, EMX, SKILL, Python, Perl, TCL

Responsibilities

Develop customized tools and flows for schematic and layout design, collaborate with design community on circuit simulation and IP characterization, work with Foundry and EDA partners to deploy best-in-class tools, develop in-house productivity and QoR automation solutions

Seniority

Mid-level IC engineer