Senior Analog Methodology Engineer — Unlimited Flextime

Ampere; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 187,000 - 281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical insurance

401K retirement plan

Unlimited flextime

10+ paid holidays

Job summary

Ampere, a leader in energy-efficient high-performance computing, seeks a Senior Principal Analog Methodology Engineer to advance our analog design ecosystem. You will shape CAD tool flows, integration of PDKs, and scripting to boost productivity and ensure high-quality IP releases across advanced nodes.

You will collaborate with analog designers and CAD teams, manage Linux-based design environments, and drive innovation in EDA tools and methodologies to accelerate tape-outs and deliver robust

Qualifications

• Proven experience in analog design and layout methodology, and EDA tool support.
• Strong expertise with Cadence Virtuoso/Custom Compiler, SPICE/Spectre simulators, Virtuoso ADE simulation tool suite, and layout verification tools.
• High proficiency in scripting with SKILL, shell programming, and Python for automation solutions.
• Experience working with foundry PDKs at advanced technology nodes.
• Innovative mindset, evaluating new methodologies, EDA tools, and emerging technologies (AI/ML in EDA) to drive efficiency.
• Electrical or Computer Engineering - Bachelor’s degree & 12 years of related experience; or Master’s degree & 8 years; or PhD & 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and automate analog design flows covering schematic capture, simulation, and verification processes including DRC, LVS, PEX, and EM/IR analysis.
• Integrate and validate foundry Process Design Kits (PDKs) tailored to specific technology nodes.
• Create and maintain scripts (e.g., SKILL, Python, Perl) to improve efficiency, reduce manual tasks, and minimize rework.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to evaluate, benchmark, and integrate cutting-edge EDA tools into our existing design ecosystem.
• Manage Linux-based design environments, including compute farms (LSF) and license servers.
• Oversee design data governance by managing large-scale analog libraries, hierarchical structures, and technology files.
• Collaborate closely with analog designers and CAD teams to enhance verification robustness and accelerate tape-out schedules.

Skills

Analog design

Layout methodology

EDA tool support

Cadence Virtuoso

SPICE/Spectre

Python scripting

SKILL scripting

Shell scripting

Foundry PDKs

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

PhD in related field

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso/Custom Compiler

Spice/Spectre

Virtuoso ADE

Layout verification tools

Job description

Ampere, a leader in energy-efficient high-performance computing, seeks a Senior Principal Analog Methodology Engineer to advance our analog design ecosystem. You will shape CAD tool flows, integration of PDKs, and scripting to boost productivity and ensure high-quality IP releases across advanced nodes.

You will collaborate with analog designers and CAD teams, manage Linux-based design environments, and drive innovation in EDA tools and methodologies to accelerate tape-outs and deliver robust