Principal Analog/Mixed-Signal CAD Engineer
$131,300–$175,000 year
On-siteToronto, Ontario, Canada or Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Setup and maintain the AMS simulation environment for CMOS FinFET and BiCMOS high-speed design projects, collaborating closely with analog design teams and EDA vendors to resolve simulation-related issues. Periodically evaluate and benchmark AMS simulation tools, then define, develop, and validate custom circuit checks and model QA flows to enhance design efficiency. Create automation scripts using TCL, Python, or Perl to improve the verification team's output. Debug complex high-speed analog/RF simulation issues while working with TCAD and foundry technology teams on device/circuit modeling. This role supports the Analog/Mixed-Signal Design Methodology team, focusing on advanced FinFET process technologies and industry-standard tools like Spectre and ADE.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields
- 5-10 years of related professional experience
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields
- PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields
- 3-5 years of experience with a Master's degree or PhD
- Experience in setting up and maintaining analog/mixed-signal simulation flows for advanced FinFET process technologies
- Proficiency in using industry standard analog/mixed-signal simulation tools such as ADE, AMS Designer, Spectre, FineSim, AFS, etc.
- Good understanding of AMS flows including design entry, simulation, parasitic extraction and post-layout simulation
- Understanding of device models
- Experience in debugging complex high speed analog/RF simulation issues
- Eligibility to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law
Desired Qualifications
- Equivalent professional experience in lieu of a formal degree
- Knowledge in Virtuoso Schematic Editor, PDK, CDF, netlisting
- Programming skills in TCL, Python, Perl, SKILL, etc.
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate well with cross-functional teams
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