𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟲𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟭-𝟲𝟬 𝗟𝗣𝗔)
Experience: 5+ yrs
Location: Hyderabad
Job Type: Full-time
We are looking for a highly skilled CAD Staff Engineer – Analog & Digital Simulation to develop, optimize, and support advanced circuit simulation and verification flows. This role combines EDA/CAD engineering, analog circuit simulation, software development, automation, and AI-enabled engineering workflows to improve productivity, simulation efficiency, and pre-silicon quality.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in circuit simulation methodologies, EDA tools, Linux-based engineering environments, and scripting/programming. You will work closely with memory and circuit design teams to solve complex technical challenges, develop scalable CAD solutions, and introduce innovative automation and AI-assisted flows.
Requirements
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner closely with memory design and circuit engineering teams to understand simulation challenges and develop complete, scalable solutions.
- Develop, optimize, and maintain advanced analog and digital circuit simulation flows.
- Identify opportunities to improve existing CAD processes, tools, methodologies, and engineering workflows.
- Develop clean, scalable, maintainable software systems and automation frameworks.
- Debug complex circuit simulation issues and provide effective technical solutions.
- Evaluate emerging EDA tools and technologies and integrate suitable solutions into existing CAD flows.
- Collaborate with EDA vendors on tool evaluation, technical issues, integration, and flow improvements.
- Develop and deploy AI-enabled methodologies for circuit simulation and verification.
- Lead implementation of agentic AI and automated workflows, including copilot-based assistants and rule-aware automation.
- Integrate AI-assisted tools into engineering workflows to improve productivity, quality, and problem-solving effectiveness.
- Identify, test, validate, and share AI-enabled improvements within the engineering organization.
- Develop automation using Python, Perl, TCL, Shell, and SKILL as appropriate.
- Support simulation infrastructure and workflows across Linux-based engineering environments and compute systems such as LSF.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior CAD and engineering team members.
- Work with global engineering teams and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver robust solutions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of simulation methodologies, productivity, reliability, and pre-silicon quality.
WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT
- 5+ years of professional experience in CAD/EDA engineering, circuit simulation, semiconductor design automation, or a related field; 8+ years of experience in analog circuit simulation flows is preferred.
- Strong expertise in analog circuit simulation methodologies and simulation-flow development.
- Hands-on experience with circuit simulators such as FineSim, PrimeSim, XA, Spectre, VCS, Xcelium, or equivalent platforms.
- Strong experience debugging complex circuit simulation issues and understanding advanced circuit design methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with Cadence Virtuoso, Virtuoso-L, Virtuoso-XL, schematic capture, or Synopsys Custom Compiler or equivalent tools.
- Strong programming and automation skills using Python and/or Perl, preferably with object-oriented programming experience.
- Good understanding of CMOS concepts, analog circuits, digital fundamentals, and semiconductor design flows.
- Strong knowledge of Linux, LSF, Shell scripting, TCL, and Cadence SKILL.
- Experience developing scalable CAD tools, automation frameworks, and simulation workflows.
- Practical experience applying AI/ML or AI-assisted automation to engineering, simulation, or verification workflows.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
- Experience working with global engineering teams, EDA vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Knowledge of parasitic extraction tools such as StarRC or Quantus is an advantage.
- Experience with EM/IR analysis and Static Timing Analysis (STA) is an advantage.
- Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to mentor engineers and drive engineering improvements.
- Ability to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively for research, analysis, automation, problem-solving, and engineering productivity.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of professional experience in CAD/EDA engineering, circuit simulation, semiconductor design automation, or a related field.
- Strong expertise in analog circuit simulation methodologies and simulation-flow development.
- Hands-on experience with circuit simulators such as FineSim, PrimeSim, XA, Spectre, VCS, Xcelium, or equivalent platforms.
- Experience debugging complex circuit simulation issues and understanding advanced circuit design methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with Cadence Virtuoso, Virtuoso-L, Virtuoso-XL, schematic capture, Synopsys Custom Compiler, or equivalent tools.
- Strong programming and automation skills using Python and/or Perl, preferably with object-oriented programming experience.
- Understanding of CMOS concepts, analog circuits, digital fundamentals, and semiconductor design flows.
- Strong knowledge of Linux, LSF, Shell scripting, TCL, and Cadence SKILL.
- Experience developing scalable CAD tools, automation frameworks, and simulation workflows.
- Practical experience applying AI/ML or AI-assisted automation to engineering, simulation, or verification workflows.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for troubleshooting complex technical issues.
- Experience working with global engineering teams, EDA vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong technical leadership skills, including mentoring engineers and driving engineering improvements.
- Ability to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively for research, analysis, automation, problem-solving, and engineering productivity.
- 8+ years of experience in analog circuit simulation flows.
- Knowledge of parasitic extraction tools such as StarRC or Quantus.
- Experience with EM/IR analysis and Static Timing Analysis (STA).
What We Do
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