- Responsible for the further development of concepts and methods for the EDA design environments with focus on analog / mixed signal CAD flows.

- Expert level proficiency in one or more of the programming/scripting languages - SKILL, Python, Unix, Perl and TCL.

- Expertise in Virtuoso suite of tools and Analog Design environment (finesim/PrimeSim)

- Solid understanding of Calibre Physical Verification rule deck (SVRF) and ICV LVS decks with hands on experience in integrating various PV flows in CAD environment.

- Solid experience in Layout Automation and Utilities development in Cadence SKILL/SKILL++.

- Development and validation of PV tools and flows like parasitic extraction, EMIR drop and substrate noise analysis.

- Responsibilities will include testing, validation, customer support and recent tool/methods evaluations, development of methods and procedures for quality improvement, automation of deck/tech Files generation and validation.

- Experience with Cadence custom IC Virtuoso platform to create layout test structures, to validate verification rules and to troubleshoot errors.

- Experience with physical verification tools for parasitic extraction (starRC) is a plus.

- Working knowledge of revision control software (Git, Perforce, Synchronicity, etc)

- Ensuring the operation and support within the CAD for layout and circuit designers worldwide.

- Develop and deploy agentic AI flows to automate flow execution, detect bottlenecks,



triage violations, and drive closure decisions without manual intervention

Qualifications

- Education: University degree (Master) in Electronics/Electrical engineering or a comparable subject

- Experience and Knowledge: Minimum 7+ years of development experience of Mixed Signal CAD design Flows from Front to Back, expert knowledge and experience of state-of-the-art design tools (EDA-vendors e.g. Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor) and Software-development- methodologies and tools (Linux, script- and programming-languages as well as Cadence Skill), thorough understanding of Custom Analog development flow, design tools and Software / Hardware environment

- Qualifications: Ability to identify and analyze tasks efficiently within the scope of your work and to develop pragmatic application-specific solutions; pronounced ability to communicate, relevant experience in the methodology of problem solving as well as in the cooperation and leadership of international and cross-functional teams

- Technical Skills: Cadence SKILL, StarRC, Totem. Calibre SVRF/TVF, Python, Shell Scripting.

- Languages: fluent in English

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📌 Staff VLSI Design Engineer (CAD) (Bengaluru)
🏢 Western Digital
📍 Bengaluru