CAD Engineer (SC-165)
Edinburgh, Scotland / Newbury, England
Hardware & Software – Hardware /
Full Time /
Hybrid
For nearly four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn’t do it without our extraordinary workforce – and that’s where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career!
We have an exceptional opportunity for a hardworking and driven CAD Engineer. You will become a major contributor in our Mixed-Signal CAD team supporting EDA/CAD tools for integrated circuit design flows
Responsibilities
- Provide tool and methodology support for design and layout teams.
- Automation and improvement of design engineering flows.
- Deliver reports to design groups and to customers.
- Develop and automate new, existing and sophisticated design methodologies and liaise closely with external tool vendors to drive improvements.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related subject area and/or a validated background in integrated circuit design, CAD/EDA development/support, or software development with a focus on integrated circuit design.
- Deep understanding of analogue or mixed-signal design methodologies.
- Experience with revision control systems such as Perforce or SVN.
- Expertise in analogue simulation, parasitic extraction, Cadence OA.
- Experience scripting preferably including Python and SKILL.
- Demonstrated debug and problem-solving skills.
- Deep understanding of Linux / UNIX.
- Partner and collaborate with the team using strong interpersonal skills while supporting internal customers.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Expert-level knowledge of Cadence Virtuoso Environment, including Spectre/SpectreX simulation environment (Maestro/ADE).
- Experience with Cadence Virtuoso layout editor driving the tool and debugging associated issues.
- Experience with digital simulators (Xcelium).
- Experience setting up Cadence Virtuoso startup scripts, .cdsinit & .cdsenv settings.
- LVS debug & Parasitic Extraction with Calibre or QRC/Quantus.
- Analogue Simulation ‘SOA’ or Safe Operating Area assert generation and verification.
- Experience of PDK setup including DRC/ERC review and sign-off.
- Experience with circuit ERC (PERC or InsightEDA)
Preferred location is in Edinburgh, UK although will consider Newbury, UK.
This is a hybrid remote position and will follow a 2+ day in-office work schedule, with in-office days based on business needs and team preference. You must be based within commutable distance of the work location listed on the job posting, or willing to relocate prior to beginning employment with Cirrus Logic.
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At Cirrus Logic, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and we are committed to encouraging an open and collaborative culture where different approaches, ideas, and points of view are respected and valued. We aim to promote a workplace where everyone can contribute irrespective of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or disability.
