About this opportunity
MaxLinear, Inc lists this Principal Analog EDA Design Automation Engineer opportunity in irvine, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
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
Compensation and Benefits
MaxLinear has a Total Compensation philosophy which includes base salary and annual discretionary bonus eligibility and many positions also include stock‑based compensation.
MaxLinear's good faith estimate starting base salary range is: $145,000to $190,000Annually
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.
The actual starting base salary will be determined by the match to certain role‑related criteria such as educational degree(s) or equivalent, relevant work experience, skillset needed for the role, and geographic location; this is not an all‑inclusive list as some roles may require unique skills or experience.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Worksite address
irvine, CA, 92713, US
Who can apply
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