Application Engineer II: Analog IC Design and Simulation
Core
Support customers in improving productivity using Cadence Virtuoso for analog schematic capture and layout, and debugging circuit behavior using Spectre, SpectreRF, and AMS simulators.
Role type
Application Engineer II (Analog IC Design and Simulation)
Builds
Analog design flows, simulation setups, and technical documentation for customer self-service.
Domain
Semiconductor / Electronic Design Automation (EDA)
Required skills
Analog circuit design, CMOS device operation, circuit simulation and analysis, EDA environments, Linux-based workflows, technical documentation, scripting (SKILL, Python, TCL)
Preferred skills
RF simulation concepts (HB, PSS, QPSS), analog verification methodologies, custom design flows (layout, extraction, LVS, DRC), advanced-node design support
Technologies
Virtuoso, Spectre, SpectreRF, AMS simulators, SKILL, Python, TCL
Responsibilities
Support customers in improving productivity using Cadence Virtuoso for analog schematic capture and layout; Apply best practices in analog design flows, including schematic-driven layout, layout-dependent effects, and simulation setup; Collaborate with other Application Engineers, R&D, and field teams to reproduce issues, test solutions, and improve product quality and usability; Develop technical documentation, examples, and knowledge content to improve customer self-service and tool adoption; Contribute to custom solutions and automation, using scripting and tool capabilities when applicable; Collaborate with the team to identify and implement best practices in analog flow and simulation debugging. Help mentoring junior engineers.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC