Foundry Virtuoso Engineer
Cadence Design SystemsJob Title
Foundry Virtuoso Engineer
Role Summary
Provide technical support for Cadence Virtuoso-based analog backend flows, focused on schematic, layout, and design-environment usage. Support foundry PDK adoption and enablement, develop and maintain Virtuoso technology files, PCells, and QA flows, and collaborate with product engineering and R&D to reproduce and resolve customer issues.
Work includes foundry customer engagements to clarify flows, demonstrate tools, and reproduce issues.
Experience Level
Mid-level — 3+ years of professional experience in an IC design house or foundry.
Responsibilities
The role's primary responsibilities include:
- Provide technical support for Virtuoso-based analog backend flows (schematic, layout, and design environment).
- Assist foundries in PDK adoption and enablement; ensure correct implementation of process rules and recommended Virtuoso flows.
- Develop and maintain Virtuoso technology files (techfiles), PCells, and QA flows.
- Reproduce, debug, and document customer issues; communicate findings to product engineering and R&D and track resolution.
- Participate in foundry-related customer engagements to clarify flows, demonstrate tools, and assist with issue reproduction.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience:
- Hands-on experience with Cadence Virtuoso for analog schematic and layout flows.
- Experience with PDK enablement, techfile and PCell development, and QA/test flows for foundry processes.
- Proven troubleshooting skills to reproduce issues and work with product engineering and R&D to resolve them.
- Experience collaborating with foundry teams and customers.
- Strong technical communication skills.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience in foundry customer engagements and process-rule interpretation.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field is required; 3+ years of relevant work experience. Master’s degree is desired.
About the Company
Company: Cadence Design Systems
Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA
Cadence Design Systems is a global electronic design automation company that provides software, hardware, and intellectual property for designing advanced semiconductor chips. With over 25 years in the industry, Cadence is known for its innovative technology solutions and has been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. The company is dedicated to solving complex technical challenges in order to enable customers to create revolutionary products and experiences.
