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Senior Digital Design CAD Engineer

San Diego, California, United States of AmericaFull-time$132k–$173k2026-09-17 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develops and applies Computer Aided Design (CAD) software engineering methods and verification methodologies for digital Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) circuits and System-on-Chip (SoC) verification.

Role type

Senior IC CAD Engineer (VLSI/SoC)

Builds

Automated next-generation tools and flows for SoC, subsystem, and core IP verification

Domain

Semiconductor / VLSI Design / CAD Software

Required skills

CAD software engineering, VLSI design verification, Portable Stimulus language, simulation and emulation tool chains, automated tool development, design specification definition, cross-functional collaboration, project planning, technical documentation, vendor evaluation

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

Portable Stimulus language, simulation tools, emulation tools, CAD software

Responsibilities

Plan and perform CAD software engineering methods for VLSI design and verification; Define and implement verification methodologies using modeling of registers and programming components; Develop and enhance tools to increase design, verification, and validation productivity; Document and deploy advanced methodologies to streamline processes; Perform CAD solution debug and provide feedback to design engineers; Prepare design specifications, analysis, and recommendations for approval; Interface with cross-functional teams (RF, Analog, Digital IC designers, Foundry, IT, Legal, Finance, Procurement, Operations) and external vendors.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC