Senior Analog Simulation CAD Engineer

Weekday AI; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 100,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday AI in Hyderabad is seeking a 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 and pre-silicon quality.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in circuit simulation methodologies, EDA tools, Linux-based engineering environments, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in CAD/EDA engineering.
• 8+ years in analog circuit simulation flows.
• Experience with leading circuit simulators.
• Strong Linux and scripting skills.
• Experience with AI-assisted automation in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Partner with memory design and circuit teams to solve simulation challenges.
• Develop and maintain analog and digital circuit simulation flows.
• Evaluate and integrate new EDA tools into CAD flows.
• Develop automation using Python, Perl, TCL, Shell, and SKILL.
• Lead AI-enabled methodologies for simulation and verification.
• Mentor junior CAD engineers and collaborate with global teams.

Skills

CAD/EDA engineering

Analog circuit simulation

Python scripting

Linux/LSF scripting

AI-enabled automation

Mentoring/leadership

Vendor collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

FineSim

PrimeSim

XA

Spectre

VCS

Xcelium

Cadence Virtuoso

Virtuoso-L

Virtuoso-XL

Synopsys Custom Compiler

StarRC

Quantus

Job description

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 skilledCAD Staff Engineer – Analog & Digital Simulationto develop, optimize, and support advanced circuit simulation and verification flows. This role combinesEDA/CAD engineering, analog circuit simulation, software development, automation, and AI-enabled engineering workflowsto 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner closely withmemory design and circuit engineering teamsto understand simulation challenges and develop complete, scalable solutions.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain advancedanalog 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 emergingEDA tools and technologiesand integrate suitable solutions into existing CAD flows.
• Collaborate with EDA vendors on tool evaluation, technical issues, integration, and flow improvements.
• Develop and deployAI-enabled methodologiesfor circuit simulation and verification.
• Lead implementation ofagentic 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 usingPython, Perl, TCL, Shell, and SKILLas 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 experiencein CAD/EDA engineering, circuit simulation, semiconductor design automation, or a related field;8+ years of experience in analog circuit simulation flowsis preferred.
• Strong expertise inanalog circuit simulation methodologies and simulation-flow development.
• Hands-on experience with circuit simulators such asFineSim, PrimeSim, XA, Spectre, VCS, Xcelium, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong experience debugging complex circuit simulation issues and understanding advanced circuit design methodologies.
• Hands-on experience withCadence Virtuoso, Virtuoso-L, Virtuoso-XL, schematic capture, orSynopsys Custom Compileror equivalent tools.
• Strong programming and automation skills usingPython and/or Perl, preferably with object-oriented programming experience.
• Good understanding ofCMOS concepts, analog circuits, digital fundamentals, and semiconductor design flows.
• Strong knowledge ofLinux, LSF, Shell scripting, TCL, and Cadence SKILL.
• Experience developing scalable CAD tools, automation frameworks, and simulation workflows.
• Practical experience applyingAI/ML or AI-assisted automationto 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 ofparasitic extraction tools such as StarRC or Quantusis an advantage.
• Experience withEM/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.