Senior Calibre EDA Architect - Tapeout & Signoff

Analog Devices; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 160,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental coverage

401k and retirement plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick time and wellness programs

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. is seeking a Principal EDA Engineer with deep Calibre-based physical verification expertise to lead signoff methodology and tapeout readiness for analog and mixed-signal programs.

This role requires advanced node experience (16nm/5nm/4nm), rule deck development, and strong collaboration with design and layout teams to resolve high-impact issues across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Expert-level Calibre proficiency for DRC, LVS, ERC, PERC, extraction, and signoff flows.
• Hands-on rule deck development and maintenance for SVRF and TVF in advanced-node verification.
• Proven ability to develop code and internal tools to extend Calibre workflows and improve debugging.
• Experience supporting tapeouts, final verification closure, waiver flows, and antenna-related issues.
• Strong knowledge of 16nm/5nm/4nm process nodes and foundry rule integration.
• Ability to lead resolution of complex verification and backend issues with project impact.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Calibre Technical Authority and define verification flows and infrastructure.
• Develop and optimize Calibre verification flows for analog and mixed-signal teams.
• Write and debug SVRF/TVF rule sets and custom scripts to extend capabilities.
• Lead tapeout readiness activities and finalize signoff checks.
• Coordinate foundry rule integration and process updates across projects.
• Resolve critical debug/escalation items affecting tapeout schedules.
• Build internal tools and dashboards to improve verification visibility and efficiency.
• Mentor engineers on verification flows and signoff methodologies.

Skills

Calibre Expertise

Rule Deck Development

Code and Tool Development

Tapeout and Signoff Support

Advanced Node Experience

Debug Leadership

EDA Environment Knowledge

Cross-Functional Technical Support

Analog Physical Design Understanding

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Mentor Calibre

SVRF/TVF

Perforce

Cadence Virtuoso (SKILL)

Job description

Analog Devices, Inc. is seeking a Principal EDA Engineer with deep Calibre-based physical verification expertise to lead signoff methodology and tapeout readiness for analog and mixed-signal programs.

This role requires advanced node experience (16nm/5nm/4nm), rule deck development, and strong collaboration with design and layout teams to resolve high-impact issues across multiple projects.