CAD Engineer - Circuit Simulation Methodology

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As a key member of our best-in-class CAD Group, you will be part of building state of the art designs. We will utilize your hands‑on experience in Custom simulation and/or power EM/IR analysis to define, develop and refine the methodologies and flows.

• Supporting transistor level simulation solutions that scale with accuracy and capacity challenges
• Supporting and enhancing the custom transistor level simulation flows and/or EM/IR flows
• Collaborating with various design groups (Physical‑design and integration, Circuit‑design / Power / Technology) to address their circuit verification requirements across different processes
• Partnering with design, CAD and EDA teams to identify flow deficiencies and deliver state‑of‑the‑art solutions

• Experience with custom design environment and transistor level circuit simulation
• Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages:
  Python, Perl, C/C++
• Minimum requirement of BS + 3 years of relevant industry experience

• Hands on experience developing transistor level simulation flows and automations for improved accuracy and higher performance
• Knowledge in EM/IR analysis tools, including their working principles and methods.
• Familiar with custom design environment and flows, including schematic/layout design, simulation, extraction, and physical verification.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to root‑cause technical challenges and communicate solutions for methodology advancement
• Ability to coordinate and drive initiatives together with senior team members

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