Principal Analog EDA Design Automation Engineer

MaxLinear, Inc. • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

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 experience in developing tools and methods for cycle time reduction
Develop software for automation in Skill, Perl, Unix Shell scripting

Requirements

• 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 Programing 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, and presentation skills, along with strong multi-tasking skills, attention to detail, and the 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 of experience, or Ph.D. + 4 years of experience

Responsibilities

• 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 experience in developing tools and methods for cycle time reduction
• Develop software for automation in Skill, Perl, Unix Shell scripting

Benefits

• MaxLinear has a Total Compensation philosophy which includes base salary and annual discretionary bonus eligibility and many positions also include stock-based compensation.
• We offer competitive benefits designed to support employee health, welfare, and retirement and some highlights are: health care benefits, 401k savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees