Staff AMS CAD Engineer (Analog/Mixed-Signal)

Location: Bay Area; on-site

Company

hirify.global is a chiplet startup developing high-performance, power-efficient, manufacturable, and flexible technologies for chiplet-based systems.

What you will do

• Download, install, configure, and maintain PDKs, third-party and in-house IP, simulation model files, EDA tools, and license servers.
• Set up project workareas, directory structures, access controls, design environments, and Slurm workload management.
• Establish and maintain physical verification flows including FILL, DRC, LVS, PERC, and antenna checks.
• Configure RC extraction, Voltus-Fi EMIR, and EMX electromagnetic simulation flows.
• Define and maintain analog macro release procedures for digital hand-off, including GDS, LEF, LIB/DB, CDL, and behavioral models.
• Coordinate with Cadence, Synopsys, and Siemens/Mentor vendors, troubleshoot AMS CAD issues, evaluate updates, and drive tool-related improvements.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience supporting AMS CAD or design environments.
• Hands-on experience with Cadence Virtuoso Layout/Schematic, ADE Assembler, Pegasus, Quantus, Calibre, and related EDA tools.
• Strong programming and scripting skills in Python, Cadence SKILL, Cadence PCELLS, and Shell scripting with Bash or Tcsh.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced startup environment focused on chiplet-based systems.
• Cross-functional collaboration with industry experts working from first principles.
• Fun work environment with excellent benefits.