Senior Engineer - Analog Simulation CAD

Weekday (YC W21); Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday is seeking a talented CAD Staff Engineer specializing in analog and digital simulations to join our engineering team in Hyderabad. You will optimize and simulate complex circuits, contributing to state-of-the-art products and pioneering AI-enabled flows to boost productivity and reduce pre-silicon issues.

The role requires 8+ years in analog circuit simulation, strong debugging skills, and hands-on experience with major simulators and Cadence/Synopsys tools.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in analog circuit simulation flows.
• Expert in circuit simulation debugging.
• Hands-on with circuit simulators (Finesim/Primesim/XA/Spectre/VCS/Xcelium).
• Cadence Virtuoso platform, Virtuoso-L/XL, schematic capture, or Synopsys compiler equivalents.
• Develop and deploy AI-enabled methodologies for Circuit Simulation Flows.
• Python/Perl OO programming.
• CMOS concepts and electronics fundamentals.
• Knowledge of Linux, LSF, shell scripting, TCL scripting, SKILL language.
• Parasitic extraction tools StarRC/Quantus advantageous.
• Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.
• EM/IR & STA experience advantageous.
• AI/ML experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with memory design teams and solve their daily challenges and provide complete solutions for the future
• Proactively identify problem areas for improvement, propose, and develop innovative solutions
• Develop highly scalable, and clean software systems
• Continuously evaluate and implement new tools and technologies to improve the current software flows
• Work with EDA vendors to evaluate and integrate EDA tools in CAD flows
• Lead agentic flow implementation using AI-assisted and automated workflows, applying copilot-based assistants, agentic AI flows, and rule-aware automation to circuit simulation & verification
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and development
• Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements
• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work

Skills

Analog simulation

Circuit debugging

Python

Perl

Linux

Scripting

AI-enabled flows

Problem solving

Global collaboration

EM/IR/STA

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 our clientsSeniority level: Mid-Senior Level
Min Experience: 5+ years
Location: Hyderabad
JobType: full-time
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
We are seeking a talented CAD Staff engineer specialized in analog and digital simulations to join our high-achieving engineering team. As a CAD staff engineer, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing and simulating complex analog and digital circuits, contributing to the development of state-of-the‑art products that shape our industry. You will get a chance to develop the industry's first and unique flows to enhance productivity and reduce pre-silicon failures.

Responsibilities and Tasks include, but not limited to:

• Work closely with memory design teams and solve their daily challenges and provide complete solutions for the future
• Proactively identify problem areas for improvement, propose, and develop innovative solutions
• Develop highly scalable, and clean software systems
• Continuously evaluate and implement new tools and technologies to improve the current software flows
• Work with EDA vendors to evaluate and integrate EDA tools in CAD flows
• Lead agentic flow implementation using AI‑assisted and automated workflows, applying copilot‑based assistants, agentic AI flows, and rule‑aware automation to circuit simulation & verification
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and development
• Integrates AI‑assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements
• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in analog circuit simulation flows
• Expert in circuit simulation debugging with required knowledge of leading-edge circuit design and simulation methodologies
• Hands on experience with one of the circuit simulators (Finesim/Primesim/XA/Spectre/VCS/Xcelium etc.)
• Hands‑on experience with Cadence custom IC Virtuoso platform, Virtuoso‑L, and Virtuoso‑XL, schematic capture, or Synopsys custom compiler or equivalent
• Develop and deploy AI‑enabled methodologies for Circuit Simulation Flows
• Hands on with Python/Perl Object Oriented Programming
• Good understanding of CMOS concepts and electronic fundamentals
• Knowledge of Linux, LSF, shell scripting, TCL scripting, SKILL(Cadence) language
• Knowledge of parasitic extraction tools like StarRC/Quantus will be an added advantage
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex circuit issues effectively
• Proficiency in working effectively with global teams and stakeholders
• Experience in EM/IR & STA (Static Timing Analysis) will be an added advantage
• Experience in AI/ML will be an added advantage
• Ability to apply baseline digital fluency and role‑appropriate AI literacy to use
• AI‑enabled tools responsibly and effectively for research, analysis, content creation, problem‑solving, operational tasks, and achieving business outcomes

Must-have skills

CAD, simulation, analog