IC CAD Engineer (Semiconductors)

TL;DR

IC CAD Engineer (EDA): Development and support for Analog/Mixed Signal tool flows focused on advanced process nodes with an accent on PDK maintenance and automation. Focus on resolving complex design/layout issues and developing productivity utilities using Skill and Perl.

Location: Must be physically located in hirify.global's Irvine, San Diego or San Jose facilities in California. Legal right to work in the US is required.

Salary: $127,100 - $226,000

Company

Global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies a broad range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.

What you will do

• Support, enhance, and maintain PDKs and various Analog/Mixed-Signal design tools.
• Develop software for automation using Skill, Perl, and Unix Shell scripting.
• Create documentation and provide hands-on training for design and layout engineers.
• Work with EDA vendors to track and resolve technical issues.
• Collaborate with internal and external Technology Foundry teams to debug and characterize tool-related issues.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• 10+ years of experience in EDA.
• Expertise in CAD tools: Virtuoso Studio 25.1, Cadence Maestro, Spectre, Virtuoso Layout, Quantus QRC, Voltus-XFi/EMIR, EMX, Synopsys Hspice, Primesim, StarRC, Quickcap, and Mentor Calibre/PERC.
• Strong programming skills in Cadence Skill, Perl, and Unix Shell.
• Solid background in circuit design and device physics to solve layout and physical verification challenges.
• Candidate must have the legal right to work in the US.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual base salary with eligibility for discretionary bonus and equity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(K) participation with company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time.