Analog CAD Engineering specialist

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130K-242K Annually
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The Role
Provide tools and hands-on support to analog circuit and custom layout teams using Cadence EDA tools. Support design capture, pre/post-layout simulation, optimization, EM/IR and thermal analysis, reliability and 2.5D/3D IC flows, and develop AI-driven tooling and improvements to increase efficiency and quality.
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Analog CAD Engineering Specialist - Analog design focus

Job Description Summary

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As an Analog CAD engineering specialist, you will provide tools and support to the circuit implementation teams who build circuits used in cars, cell phones, data centers, etc. using the latest fabrication technologies:  finfet, gate all-around, and using the industry-leading Cadence software tools, including AI.

Job description

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Cadence Design Systems is seeking Analog CAD engineering specialists to support the growing analog design and custom layout team building IP using the Cadence design tools (Virtuoso, Pegasus, Quantus, etc.) to build high speed interfaces used in chips found in cars, cell phones, data centers, etc.

You will get the opportunity to collaborate with circuit implementation experts to contribute to the development of exciting chips, work with the best-in-class EDA tools and interact with the Cadence engineering team developing those tools and AI around them to improve those tools.

Analog CAD tasks

The Analog CAD team is a part of the Cadence Design IP development group responsible for supporting the design and layout teams as they design analog IP circuits.  They support the design teams in the different steps of the design and layout flow: design capture, pre and post-layout simulation, optimization, layout, EM/IR analysis, thermal analysis, reliability, 2.5D and 3D IC, etc.

We collaborate with the best-in-class tools developed by Cadence to improve them and tailor them to our needs.  As in-house customers of the Cadence software and representative users, we play a key role in driving, qualifying and developing the tools, as well as building the AI tools and infrastructure.  

We build tools to help increase the efficiency of the teams and the quality of the circuits.  We collaborate with the design teams to improve their flows and design methodologies.

Additional

  • BSEE, MSEE
  • Previous experience in Analog CAD support
  • Very good understanding of circuit design and layout design
  • Exposure to Cadence Composer Schematic, Virtuoso Layout and physical verification tools is a plus
  • Team player, driven, self-motivated, innovative and autonomous
  • Excellent communication, presentation and customer service skills

Spécialiste en ingénierie CAD analogique (orientation conception analogique)

Sommaire

En tant que spécialiste d’ingénierie CAD analogique, vous développerez des outils de conception et offrirez un soutien technique aux équipes de conception de circuits et layouts analogiques et mixtes qui conçoivent des circuits utilisés dans les voitures, les téléphones portables, les centres de données, etc., en utilisant les dernières technologies de fabrication : finfet, gate all-around, en utilisant les logiciels de design et simulation de Cadence les plus récents et qui dominent l’industrie, y compris l'IA.

Description du rôle

Cadence Design Systems recherche des spécialistes CAD analogiques pour soutenir l’équipe de conception de circuits et layouts analogiques. Cette équipe développe des blocs IP à l'aide des outils de conception Cadence (Virtuoso, Pegasus, Quantus, etc.) afin de créer des interfaces à haut débit utilisées dans les puces que l’on retrouve dans les automobiles, les téléphones portables, les centres de données, etc.

Vous aurez l'opportunité de collaborer avec des experts en conception de circuits analogiques pour contribuer au développement de puces innovantes, de travailler avec des outils EDA de pointe et d'interagir avec les concepteurs de Cadence qui développent ces outils afin de les améliorer.

Les tâches de l’équipe CAD analogique

L'équipe Analog CAD fait partie du groupe de développement de propriété intellectuelle (IP) de Cadence Design Systems. Elle accompagne les équipes de conception et de routage lors de la conception de circuits IP analogiques. Elle les soutient à chaque étape du processus : dessin des schématiques, simulations pré- et post-routage, optimisation, routage, analyses électromagnétiques/infrarouges, analyses thermiques, fiabilité, circuits intégrés 2.5D et 3D, etc.

Nous collaborons également avec Cadence pour améliorer et adapter ses logiciels de pointe à nos besoins.  Puisque nous sommes des clients internes des logiciels Cadence et des utilisateurs représentatifs des clients de Cadence, nous jouons un important rôle pour définir, évaluer et développer les outils, ainsi que les outils et l’infrastructure d’intelligence artificielle (IA) qui les concernent.

Nous développons aussi des outils pour accroître l'efficacité des équipes et la qualité des circuits. Nous travaillons en étroite collaboration avec les équipes pour optimiser les méthodologies de conception.

Profil recherché :

• Diplôme en génie électrique ou électronique (BSEE ou MSEE)

• Expérience en support CAD analogique (design, layout)

• Excellente compréhension de la conception de circuits et du layout

• La connaissance des outils de conception Cadence Composer Schematic et Virtuoso Layout et des outils de simulation et de vérification physique est un atout

• Esprit d'équipe, dynamisme, autonomie, esprit d'innovation

• Excellentes compétences en communication, présentation et service client

The annual salary range for Canada is 130,200 CAD to 241,800 CAD. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and in equity seeking groups. If you have accessibility needs during the application and interview process, we encourage you to make your needs known.

Skills Required

  • BSEE or MSEE in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
  • Previous experience in Analog CAD support (design, layout)
  • Very good understanding of circuit design and layout design
  • Exposure to Cadence Composer Schematic, Virtuoso Layout and physical verification tools
  • Team player, driven, self-motivated, innovative and autonomous
  • Excellent communication, presentation and customer service skills

Cadence Design Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cadence Design Systems and has not been reviewed or approved by Cadence Design Systems.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility A discounted ESPP with a lookback feature and equity included in total compensation make ownership broadly accessible and potentially meaningful. Structured compensation at an industry leader adds predictability to equity participation.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as solid, with mental‑health/EAP and fertility support enhancing the offering. The breadth across core care and family‑building needs strengthens the healthcare package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Global Recharge Days, volunteer time off, and companywide breaks indicate a comprehensive time‑off framework. In addition, many salaried roles are described as having flexible or generous PTO policies.

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The Company
HQ: San Jose, CA
8,216 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

Cadence enables electronic systems and semiconductor companies to create the innovative end products that are transforming the way people live, work and play. Cadence® software, hardware and IP are used by customers to deliver products to market faster. The company's Intelligent System Design strategy helps customers develop differentiated products—from chips to boards to intelligent systems—in mobile, consumer, cloud, data center, automotive, aerospace, IoT, industrial and other market segments. Cadence is listed as one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For.

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