Principal Analog EDA Design Automation Engineer

MaxLinear; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401(k) savings plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

MaxLinear is seeking a Principal Analog EDA Design Automation Engineer based in Irvine, California. This role involves developing and maintaining the Analog/RF Project Environment and optimizing design workflows. Applicants should have extensive experience with Cadence tools and programming in Python or Perl.

The starting salary ranges from $145,000 to $190,000 annually, complemented by competitive benefits including health care and a 401(k) savings plan.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience with analog design automation.
• Experience in Cadence tools and EDA environments.
• Strong programming skills in Python or Perl.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support MaxLinear Analog/RF Project Environment.
• Optimize workflows through automation and scripting.
• Lead innovation for analog/rf design methodology.

Skills

Cadence Virtuoso Studio Environment

Siemens Calibre Physical Verification Tools

Linux Environment

Shell Scripting (csh, bash)

Programming languages (Python, Perl)

Version control tools (perforce, design sync)

Cadence SKILL Language

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related

MS in Electrical Engineering or related

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related

Job description

Responsibilities

MaxLinear is seeking a Principal Analog EDA Design Automation Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will focus on the following:

• Develop, maintain, and support the MaxLinear Analog/RF Project Environment, including EDA tools, PDK, and custom scripts
• Working with design and layout teams to optimize workflows, automating tasks with scripting, installing and managing EDA tools (Cadence, Mentor, Synopsys), and supporting IC design engineers by maintaining tools, licenses, and servers
• Lead innovation and enablement of custom analog/rf design methodology and solutions to address critical design challenges in cutting‑edge technologies
• Drive AI adoption in analog IC design to enhance efficiency by automating labor‑intensive tasks like circuit sizing, layout, and technology migration, reducing turnaround times from weeks to days
• Create documentation and provide hands‑on training for design and layout engineers
• Work with EDA vendors to track and resolve issues
• Mentor and train new employees on MaxLinear Design Flows
• Understand overall IC design flow and develop tools and methods for cycle‑time reduction
• Develop software for automation in Skill, Perl, Unix Shell scripting

Qualifications

• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso Studio Environment, front‑end and back‑end tools such as Virtuoso, Spectre, Maestro, Layout Environment(s)
• Experience with Siemens Calibre Physical Verification Tools, Solido Simulation Environment
• Proficient in Linux Environment, Shell Scripting such as csh or bash
• Proficient in Programming languages such as Python or Perl
• Knowledge of version control tools such as perforce, design sync, Method IC
• Experience with Cadence SKILL Language
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, multi‑tasking skills, attention to detail, and ability to work well in a team
• Highly disciplined approach to problem solving
• BS in Electrical Engineering or related + 9 years of experience, or MS + 7 years, or Ph.D. + 4 years

Compensation And Benefits

MaxLinear has a Total Compensation philosophy which includes base salary and annual discretionary bonus eligibility and many positions also include stock‑based compensation. The starting base salary range is $145,000 to $190,000 annually. We offer competitive benefits: health care, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off.

Company Overview

MaxLinear is a global, NASDAQ‑traded company (MXL) that is a fabless system‑on‑chip product company. Our headquarters are in Carlsbad, near San Diego, California, with additional design centers worldwide.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.