CAD Automation and Mixed-Signal Simulation Engineer
Core
Develop, maintain, and enhance AMS (Analog/Mixed-Signal) simulation methodology and tools for analog, RF, interconnect, PMIC, and memory design teams to enable efficient design verification workflows.
Role type
Senior IC CAD Automation and Mixed-Signal Simulation Engineer
Builds
Validated IP in cutting-edge silicon processors
Domain
Semiconductor / Mixed-Signal IC Design
Required skills
Python, Perl, C/C++, TCL, mixed-signal co-simulation tools, circuit analysis, pre/post-layout simulation, RTL simulation, behavioral modeling, analog+digital co-simulation, logic equivalency checks, signoff
Preferred skills
Cadence (Xcelium, Verisium/Indago, SimVision, AMS Designer), Synopsys (VCS, Verdi), Siemens (Questa, Symphony), Cadence Spectre, Synopsys PrimeSim/HSPICE/Finesim, SystemVerilog, VerilogA, Verilog, Verilog-AMS, VHDL, LLMs/AI agents for CAD, Virtuoso Schematic Editor, PDK content, CDF properties, SKILL code, netlisting, ADE, object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, system architecture, command-line and GUI interaction, testing/coverage, revision control
Technologies
Python, Perl, C/C++, TCL, Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens, Virtuoso, SKILL, SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL, LLMs/AI agents
Responsibilities
Architect and develop AMS simulation methodology and solutions across different technology nodes; collaborate with custom/transistor-level circuit designers to ensure functional behavior and performance; investigate challenges and drive adoption of novel CAD automations; collaborate with third-party EDA tool vendors to meet quality and performance standards; solve critical issues using creativity and knowledge; bridge the gap between analog and digital domains; identify risks to design quality and contribute solutions using simulation and modeling