Analog CAD Engineering specialist

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. This role is for an existing vacancy.

As an Analog CAD engineering specialist, you will provide tools and support to the circuit implementation teams who build circuits used in cars, cell phones, data centers, etc. using the latest fabrication technologies: finfet, gate all‑around, and using the industry‑leading Cadence software tools, including AI.

Cadence Design Systems seeks Analog CAD engineering specialists to support the growing analog design and custom layout team building IP using Cadence design tools such as Virtuoso, Pegasus, Quantus, etc. to build high‑speed interfaces used in chips found in cars, cell phones, data centers, and more.

The Analog CAD team is part of the Cadence Design IP development group. It supports design and layout teams through design capture, pre‑ and post‑layout simulation, optimization, layout, EM/IR analysis, thermal analysis, reliability, and 2.5D/3D IC modalities.

We collaborate with Cadence software to improve and tailor our tools, build AI tools and infrastructure, and help teams increase efficiency and circuit quality.

• BSEE or MSEE
• Previous experience in analog CAD support (design, layout)
• Excellent understanding of circuit design and layout
• Exposure to Cadence Composer Schematic, Virtuoso Layout, and physical verification tools is a plus
• Team player, driven, self‑motivated, innovative, and autonomous
• Excellent communication, presentation and customer service skills

Annual salary range for British Columbia: 130,200 CAD to 241,800 CAD.

Employees may also be eligible for incentive compensation (bonus, equity) and benefits including paid vacation, paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision plan options.

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