Senior Analog Simulation CAD Engineer

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟲𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟭-𝟲𝟬 𝗟𝗣𝗔)

Experience: 5+ yrs

Location: Hyderabad

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for a highly skilled 

CAD Staff Engineer – Analog & Digital Simulation

 to develop, optimize, and support advanced circuit simulation and verification flows. This role combines 

EDA/CAD engineering, analog circuit simulation, software development, automation, and AI-enabled engineering workflows

 to improve productivity, simulation efficiency, and pre-silicon quality.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in circuit simulation methodologies, EDA tools, Linux-based engineering environments, and scripting/programming. You will work closely with memory and circuit design teams to solve complex technical challenges, develop scalable CAD solutions, and introduce innovative automation and AI-assisted flows.

Requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner closely with

 

memory design and circuit engineering teams

 to understand simulation challenges and develop complete, scalable solutions.

• Develop, optimize, and maintain advanced

 

analog and digital circuit simulation flows

.

• Identify opportunities to improve existing CAD processes, tools, methodologies, and engineering workflows.
• Develop clean, scalable, maintainable software systems and automation frameworks.
• Debug complex circuit simulation issues and provide effective technical solutions.
• Evaluate emerging

 

EDA tools and technologies

 and integrate suitable solutions into existing CAD flows.

• Collaborate with EDA vendors on tool evaluation, technical issues, integration, and flow improvements.
• Develop and deploy

 

AI-enabled methodologies

 for circuit simulation and verification.

• Lead implementation of

 

agentic AI and automated workflows

, including copilot-based assistants and rule-aware automation.

• Integrate AI-assisted tools into engineering workflows to improve productivity, quality, and problem-solving effectiveness.
• Identify, test, validate, and share AI-enabled improvements within the engineering organization.
• Develop automation using

 

Python, Perl, TCL, Shell, and SKILL

 as appropriate.

• Support simulation infrastructure and workflows across Linux-based engineering environments and compute systems such as LSF.

• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior CAD and engineering team members.

• Work with global engineering teams and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver robust solutions.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of simulation methodologies, productivity, reliability, and pre-silicon quality.
  WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT

5+ years of professional experience

 in CAD/EDA engineering, circuit simulation, semiconductor design automation, or a related field; 

8+ years of experience in analog circuit simulation flows

 is preferred.

• Strong expertise in

 

analog circuit simulation methodologies and simulation-flow development

.

• Hands-on experience with circuit simulators such as

 

FineSim, PrimeSim, XA, Spectre, VCS, Xcelium

, or equivalent platforms.

• Strong experience debugging complex circuit simulation issues and understanding advanced circuit design methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with

 

Cadence Virtuoso, Virtuoso-L, Virtuoso-XL

, schematic capture, or 

Synopsys Custom Compiler

 or equivalent tools.

• Strong programming and automation skills using

 

Python and/or Perl

, preferably with object-oriented programming experience.

• Good understanding of

 

CMOS concepts, analog circuits, digital fundamentals, and semiconductor design flows

.

• Strong knowledge of

 

Linux, LSF, Shell scripting, TCL, and Cadence SKILL

.

• Experience developing scalable CAD tools, automation frameworks, and simulation workflows.
• Practical experience applying

 

AI/ML or AI-assisted automation

 to engineering, simulation, or verification workflows.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Experience working with global engineering teams, EDA vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Knowledge of

 

parasitic extraction tools such as StarRC or Quantus

 is an advantage.

• Experience with

 

EM/IR analysis and Static Timing Analysis (STA)

 is an advantage.

• Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to mentor engineers and drive engineering improvements.
• Ability to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively for research, analysis, automation, problem-solving, and engineering productivity.