Sr Engineer Analog Simulation CAD

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

Job summary

Weekday in Hyderabad is seeking a CAD Staff engineer specialized in analog and digital simulations to join our engineering team. You will optimize and simulate complex circuits while helping to create unique flows to reduce pre-silicon failures.

You will lead AI-assisted workflows, collaborate with memory design teams, and drive innovation across the CAD flow using cutting-edge tools and scripting to improve productivity and reliability.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in analog circuit simulation flows.
• Expert in circuit simulation debugging and methodologies.
• Hands-on with leading circuit simulators (Finesim/Primesim/XA/Spectre/VCS/Xcelium).
• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso platform, Virtuoso-L/XL, schematic capture or Synopsys tools.

Responsibilities

• Work with memory design teams and provide complete solutions.
• Identify and develop innovative solutions for process improvements.
• Develop scalable, clean software systems for CAD flows.
• Evaluate and integrate new EDA tools in CAD flows with vendors.
• Lead AI-assisted flow implementation for circuit simulation and verification.

Skills

Analog circuit simulation

Digital circuit simulation

Python/Perl OO

AI-enabled methodologies

Problem solving

Collaborating with global teams

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Synopsys tools

Finesim

PrimeSim

Xcelium/Spectre/VCS

Job description

This role is for one of our clients

Seniority level: Mid-Senior Level

Min Experience: 5+ years
Location: Hyderabad
JobType: full-time

₹1,00,000 - ₹60,00,000 a year

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