The Role:
We are seeking a senior‑level, hands‑on CAD automation engineer to own and drive the design automation infrastructure that powers Cirrus Logic’s design teams. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in shaping how designs get built—creating and evolving scalable, production‑ready automation solutions that boost productivity, streamline data management, and enforce consistent, reliable design flows.
You’ll collaborate closely with design engineers, CAD teams, and EDA vendors to architect robust automation frameworks, simplify project bring‑up, and enable smooth, efficient execution of complex design flows across multiple programs. Your work will directly impact design velocity, quality, and repeatability at scale.
This role is ideal for engineers who are energized by eliminating workflow friction, building smart automation systems, and turning fragmented processes into clean, efficient, and reusable infrastructure. If you enjoy combining software, methodology, and close collaboration to accelerate silicon development, this role gives you the platform—and ownership—to make a lasting impact.
What You’ll Own & Create
- Own and develop CAD automation infrastructure and workflows
- Design and implement Python-based automation tools for design flows and data processing
- Standardize and automate project setup, directory structures, and environment configuration
- Improve design productivity through automation of repetitive tasks and workflows
- Support design teams with tool usage, automation, and workflow optimization
- Integrate and customize EDA tools to support design requirements
- Collaborate with design teams to identify automation opportunities and implement solutions
- Develop and maintain regression and validation frameworks for flows and tools
- Manage design data, revision control, and release processes
- Work with IT on infrastructure to enable scalable job execution and resource utilization
- Interface with EDA vendors to resolve tool issues and drive longer-term automation and
methodology improvements
This isn’t a maintenance job—this is where you architect smarter workflows, champion new design methodologies, and elevate how an entire organization designs silicon.
You will:
You won’t just support design—you’ll amplify it. Your tools will accelerate silicon development, unlock new capabilities, streamline workflows, and enable Cirrus Logic engineers to do their best work at scale.
Skills You’ll Bring to the Team
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, with 7+ years of experience in CAD, design automation, or EDA tools development in a production environment
- Strong Python programming skills, with a proven track record of building, maintaining, and scaling production‑quality automation tools
- Hands‑on experience with design automation and scripting in semiconductor design environments
- Experience using revision control systems such as Git or Perforce to support collaborative, disciplined development
- Fluency in Linux and command‑line environments, including scripting, debugging, and automation
- Solid understanding of IC design flows and EDA tools, and how automation enables efficient execution at scale
- Experience with project setup, environment configuration, and flow deployment across multiple designs
- Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to independently debug complex workflow, tooling, and infrastructure issues
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively across design, CAD, IT, and vendor teams Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, with 7+ years of experience supporting design CAD or EDA tools
- Experience working with SKILL, Tcl, and/or shell scripting, especially in EDA flow customization
- Hands‑on experience with the Cadence design environment and associated analog and digital design tools
- Familiarity with job scheduling and compute management systems such as LSF or equivalent
- Experience with data processing, reporting, and visualization, enabling insight into flow performance and design metrics
- Background in building regression frameworks and automated validation systems to ensure flow quality and stability
- Familiarity with PDKs, design databases, data formats, and tapeout flows
- Experience supporting analog or mixed‑signal design teams, with an understanding of their unique workflow needs
Benefits That Put You First
- Inclusive, competitive medical, Rx, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family well‑supported.
- FSA & HSA options, letting you use pre‑tax dollars for expected—or unexpected—medical expenses.
- Family‑forming benefits, because every path to parenthood deserves support.
- On‑site Medical Clinic, providing convenient care right at work.
- 13 paid holidays to help you recharge throughout the year.
- 17 days of PTO, giving you the flexibility to take time when you need it.
- Immediate 401(k) eligibility with employer matching, helping you invest in your financial future from day one.
- Free snacks and refreshments stocked in every office to fuel your day.
At Cirrus Logic, we’re deeply committed to the health, happiness, and long‑term well‑being of our employees and their families. Our benefits are designed to support your life both inside and outside the office—because when you thrive, we all do.
What We Offer:
Skills Required
- Master of Science in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering or a closely related field plus five years of relevant experience
- Alternatively, a Bachelor of Science in one of the foregoing fields plus seven years of relevant experience or a PhD in one of the foregoing fields plus three years of relevant experience
- Experience with in-tool automation of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software via API language (e.g., SKILL, Lisp, TCL) for three years
- 3+ years of experience with EDA tools (including Cadence, Synopsys, Real Intent)
- 3+ years of experience using software skills to synthesize tool behaviors and feedback into user-readable documentation
Cirrus Logic Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cirrus Logic and has not been reviewed or approved by Cirrus Logic.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare includes multiple medical, dental and vision options, mental‑health resources, wellness programs, and access to an on‑site clinic in Austin. Feedback suggests these offerings underpin strong total‑rewards sentiment.
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Parental & Family Support — Programs span paid parental leave, fertility/adoption/surrogacy coverage, backup/dependent‑care supports, and a structured flex return. Feedback suggests family‑building depth is a notable strength of the package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Compensation design features semiannual performance bonuses, profit‑sharing, and recognition awards that augment base pay. Feedback suggests these incentives help maintain competitive total compensation in key engineering roles.
Cirrus Logic Insights
What We Do
Cirrus Logic is a leading supplier of low-power, high-precision mixed-signal processing solutions for mobile and consumer applications. The company has a robust portfolio of sophisticated low-power products, including boosted amplifiers, smart codecs, camera controllers, haptic driver and sensing solutions, power conversion and control Integrated Circuits, and fast-charging Integrated Circuits. These solutions have innovative technology, software and associated algorithms incorporated. With a strong intellectual property portfolio and extensive mixed-signal expertise, Cirrus Logic is well-positioned to drive innovation and growth in the evolving markets of audio and high-performance mixed-signal processing technologies. We are hiring like crazy! Please visit our careers portal at cirrus.jobs to check out our available openings!
Why Work With Us
Engineering drives our company, and innovation isn’t just encouraged – it’s expected! This is a culture where you get to work with some of the largest, most innovative customers and products on the planet on a daily basis and where everyone is a key contributor to the company’s success. There are no Miltons here!
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