EDA/CAD Engineer (Analog & Mixed Signal)

Trail Blazer Consulting LLC; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Part time

Job summary

Trail Blazer Consulting LLC is seeking an EDA/CAD Engineer (Analog & Mixed Signal) in Sunnyvale, CA, with a hybrid work arrangement (3 days onsite). The role involves hands-on support and development of SiGe and CMOS design solutions for a high-speed analog ASIC team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in analog/mixed-signal IC CAD, strong proficiency with Cadence tools, SKILL scripting, and Mentor Calibre. Expect active PDK customization and tapeout support.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as high-speed analog & mixed-signal IC CAD professional.
• Expert in analog EDA front- and back-end tools.
• Experience with transistor-level IC design and verification software (Cadence Composer, Cadence Virtuoso, Cadence Spectre, Virtuoso AMS, Mentor Calibre, Skill language).
• Strong UNIX/Linux knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Install, customize and support external vendor PDKs for both SiGe and CMOS processes.
• Install, customize and support Custom IC and RF CAD tools for high-speed (10--40 Gb/s) mixed-signal ICs for fiber-based applications.
• Execute and support layout efforts including DRC/LVS user support and archive/tapeout processes.

Skills

High-speed analog IC design

Mixed-signal CAD

Cadence Virtuoso

ADE

SKILL scripting

Mentor Calibre

Linux/UNIX

Ocean scripting

PDK customization

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Cadence ADE

Mentor Calibre

SKILL programming

Job description

EDA/CAD Engineer (Analog & Mixed Signal)

Sunnyvale, CA -- Hybrid 3 days onsite (relocation candidates is fine)

12 Months

2 video calls

Job Description:

Seeking an EDA/CAD Engineer to support and develop SiGe and CMOS design solutions for the high speed analog ASIC design team. The engineer will be hands‑on with all phases of tool flow including PDK installation and support, tool support and installation, layout support, design support including schematic and simulation, design archive and tapeout.

The engineer must be an expert in analog and mixed‑signal circuit design flows and tools. Tasks will include significant tool and PDK customization including SKILL and PCELL coding as well as design team support. The self‑motivated engineer must be able to anticipate problems and devise effective solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Install, customize and support external vendor PDK''s for both SiGe and CMOS processes
• Install, customize and support Custom IC and RF CAD tools for the design of high-speed (10--40 Gb/s), broad‑band, mixed‑signal, integrated circuits for fiber-based wireline applications.
• Execute and support layout efforts including DRC/LVS user support and archive and tapeout processes

Minimum Expertise Requirements:

• Expert in high-speed analog and mixed‑signal IC design concepts and must demonstrate superior critical thinking skills, problem solving capabilities and engineering judgment.
• Fluent with analog EDA front and back‑end tools
• Cadence Virtuoso, ADE
• Strong SKILL programming a MUST
• Mentor Calibre (end user support and rule deck writing)
• Detailed understanding of advanced high-speed analog & mixed‑signal layout concepts
• FlexLM license management
• Strong UNIX/Linux knowledge
• Not required but preferred
• Ocean scripting and advanced modelling and simulation knowledge
• Linux OS support

Minimum Experience Requirements:

• 5 years of experience working as a high-speed analog & mixed signal IC CAD professional is required
• IC Technologies: High-speed IC technologies, including CMOS and bipolar.
• IC Design Software:
• Experience with configuring, documenting, and maintaining high speed analog IC design flows is a must.
• Experience with transistor-level IC design and verification software, e.g. Cadence Composer, Cadence Virtuoso, Cadence Spectre, Virtuoso AMS, Mentor Calibre, Skill language, is a must.
• General understanding of digital physical design flows, e.g. RTL coding, place and route, DRC/LVS verification.
• Work Environment: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Must be strong individual contributor, and also able to work as member of a small team. Must be able to support EPDA users and solve problems efficiently, effectively and rapidly.