We have an exceptional opportunity for a hardworking and driven CAD Engineer. You will become a major contributor in our Mixed-Signal CAD team supporting EDA/CAD tools for integrated circuit design flows.
Responsibilities:
- Provide tool and methodology support for design and layout teams.
- Automation and improvement of design engineering flows.
- Deliver reports to design groups and to customers.
- Develop and automate new, existing and sophisticated design methodologies and liaise closely with external tool vendors to drive improvements.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related subject area and/or a validated background in integrated circuit design, CAD/EDA development/support, or software development with a focus on integrated circuit design.
- Deep understanding of analogue or mixed-signal design methodologies.
- Experience with revision control systems such as Perforce or SVN.
- Expertise in analogue simulation, parasitic extraction, Cadence OA.
- Experience scripting preferably including Python and SKILL.
- Demonstrated debug and problem-solving skills.
- Deep understanding of Linux / UNIX.
- Partner and collaborate with the team using strong interpersonal skills while supporting internal customers.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Expert-level knowledge of Cadence Virtuoso Environment, including Spectre/SpectreX simulation environment (Maestro/ADE).
- Experience with Cadence Virtuoso layout editor driving the tool and debugging associated issues.
- Experience with digital simulators (Xcelium).
- Experience setting up Cadence Virtuoso startup scripts, .cdsinit & .cdsenv settings.
- LVS debug & Parasitic Extraction with Calibre or QRC/Quantus.
- Analogue Simulation ‘SOA’ or Safe Operating Area assert generation and verification.
- Experience of PDK setup including DRC/ERC review and sign-off.
- Experience with circuit ERC (PERC or InsightEDA)
This role is based in our Edinburgh office, UK.
This is a hybrid position and will follow a 2+ day in-office work schedule, with in-office days based on business needs and team preference. You must be based within commutable distance of the work location listed on the job posting, or willing to relocate prior to beginning employment with Cirrus Logic.
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Skills Required
- Bachelors, Masters or PhD in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field or validated background in IC design/CAD/EDA or software development focused on IC design.
- Deep understanding of analogue or mixed-signal design methodologies.
- Experience with revision control systems such as Perforce or SVN.
- Expertise in analogue simulation, parasitic extraction, and Cadence OA.
- Experience scripting, preferably including Python and SKILL.
- Demonstrated debug and problem-solving skills.
- Deep understanding of Linux / UNIX.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to partner and collaborate with internal customers/teams.
- Experience providing tool and methodology support for design and layout teams and automating design engineering flows.
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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