AMS CAD Lead

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated AMS CAD Engineer to support and optimize CAD tools and design flows for Analog Mixed-Signal (AMS) circuit design and verification . This role involves developing robust design environments, ensuring efficient tool utilization, and collaborating with design teams to enable the successful development of AMS circuits. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in EDA tools and AMS design methodologies.

Responsibilities:

- Develop, maintain, and optimize CAD tools and flows for AMS design and verification processes.

- Provide technical support to AMS design teams , troubleshooting issues related to tools, workflows, and methodologies.

- Automate design flows and verification tasks by developing custom scripts to improve productivity and efficiency.

- Collaborate with EDA vendors to resolve tool issues, implement updates, and optimize tools for AMS-specific needs.

- Ensure seamless integration of AMS tools and workflows with front-end and back-end design environments.

- Manage tool configurations and licenses, ensuring optimal resource utilization.

- Work closely with design teams to define and enhance design flows , methodologies, and verification processes.

- Maintain and enforce design guidelines , best practices, and documentation for AMS workflows.

- Support AMS simulation environments , including Spectre, HSPICE, and Eldo, and assist in debugging simulation-related issues.

- Evaluate new AMS modeling, simulation tools, layout and recommend improvements to workflows.

- Stay updated on advancements in EDA technologies and AMS design methodologies to drive innovation.

Qualifications:

- Education : B.Tech/M.Tech in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, or a related field.

- Experience :

5+ years of experience in managing AMS CAD tools and design flows.

- Hands-on experience with EDA tools such as Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, Synopsys Custom Compiler, or Mentor Graphics Pyxis, Eldo.

- Skills :

Strong knowledge of analog and mixed-signal circuit design methodologies.

- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, TCL, or Shell for workflow automation.

- Understanding of layout design principles , physical verification flows (DRC, LVS), and parasitic extraction.

- Familiarity with AMS simulation tools and SPICE-based modeling.

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills for debugging complex tool-related issues.

- Strong communication and collaboration abilities to support cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with technology nodes ranging from 180nm to 28nm.

- Familiarity with RF and high-speed AMS designs .

- Knowledge of design for manufacturability (DFM) and yield optimization techniques.

- Exposure to machine learning-based approaches in AMS workflows.