Lead EDA Engineer: Backend Verification & Tapeout

Analog Devices; Limerick; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices is seeking a Lead EDA Engineer to lead backend physical verification strategy and design enablement for analog and mixed-signal teams across multiple programs and advanced process nodes.

You will drive Calibre-based signoff flows, rule integration, and tapeout readiness while working with cross-functional teams to improve verification velocity and quality across distributed sites.

Qualifications

• Deep experience leading IC backend physical verification and signoff flows.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: act as senior authority for backend physical verification and signoff.
• Verification Strategy: define and evolve Calibre-based DRC, LVS, ERC, PERC, and extraction flows for analog/mixed-signal.
• Critical Debug and Escalation: lead resolution of complex runset, rule deck, extraction, and signoff issues.
• Foundry and Node Enablement: manage foundry rule file intake, validation, and release readiness for new nodes.
• Tapeout Readiness: own or guide final signoff including antenna closure and tapeout deliverables.
• Project and Team Enablement: collaborate with layout, CAD, and design teams to prevent schedule risks.
• Internal Tool and Flow Innovation: develop dashboards and automation to improve visibility and efficiency.
• Infrastructure Influence: shape multi-site EDA infra and compute resources.
• Documentation and Mentorship: create guidance and train engineers in verification methodologies.

Skills

Physical verification

Calibre mastery

Advanced nodes

Flow architecture

Scripting tools

EDA infrastructure

Cross-functional

Analog layout

Education

BS or MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Mentor Calibre

SVRF / TVF

Perforce

Cadence Virtuoso

Python

Tcl

Shell

Job description

Analog Devices is seeking a Lead EDA Engineer to lead backend physical verification strategy and design enablement for analog and mixed-signal teams across multiple programs and advanced process nodes.

You will drive Calibre-based signoff flows, rule integration, and tapeout readiness while working with cross-functional teams to improve verification velocity and quality across distributed sites.