Staff Applications Engineer, EDA
QorvoJob Title
Staff Applications Engineer, EDA
Role Summary
Provide applications engineering support and drive deployment of EDA methodologies for RF, analog, mixed-signal (AMS), and digital IC development. Act as the technical interface between product design teams, technology groups, internal CAD/EDA teams, and external EDA vendors.
Primary mission is to enable efficient, scalable, and high-quality silicon product development through tools qualification, methodology development, and hands-on designer support.
Experience Level
Senior / Professional level. The posting specifies 5+ years supporting or designing RFIC, analog, mixed-signal, or digital IC products.
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day applications support and develop deployable design flows and automation to improve designer productivity and first-pass silicon success.
- Provide hands-on support for RFIC, analog, mixed-signal, and digital design teams using industry-standard EDA tools.
- Develop, maintain, and deploy silicon design methodologies for RF, analog, AMS, and digital flows.
- Support circuit simulation, mixed-signal and digital verification, modeling, debug, and results interpretation.
- Evaluate, benchmark, qualify, and deploy EDA tools for custom design, AMS simulation, digital verification, and RF simulation.
- Collaborate with technology, design, CAD, and product teams to improve first-pass silicon success and productivity.
- Partner with EDA vendors to resolve technical issues and influence product roadmaps.
- Develop reference flows, PDK enablement, reusable automation, and best practices.
- Deliver training, documentation, and mentoring to raise designer proficiency.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience are listed below; preferred items are identified separately.
- Minimum 5+ years supporting or designing RFIC, analog, mixed-signal, or digital IC products.
- Hands-on experience with CMOS, SOI, SiGe, or related silicon technologies.
- Experience with custom analog/RF design, AMS verification, and/or digital design and verification flows.
- Proficiency with EDA tools (examples): Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, Xcelium, Synopsys HSPICE/PrimeSim, VCS, Keysight ADS, AWR, or equivalent.
- Strong communication, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience defining enterprise EDA design flows and methodology deployment.
- Knowledge of EM, package, thermal, and multi-physics simulation.
- Experience collaborating with EDA vendors on tool qualification and roadmap development.
Education Requirements
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or a related field is specified.
About the Company
Company: Qorvo
Headquarters: Greensboro, NC, US
Qorvo supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that enhance connectivity and power for a variety of applications, including consumer electronics, automotive, and healthcare. With a focus on RF and power solutions, Qorvo combines technology leadership and global manufacturing to address complex challenges in fast-growing industries. Their commitment to excellence and innovation drives them to shape the future of wireless communications.
