Sr. Design Automation Engineer
Skyworks Solutions Sr. Design Automation Engineer
Sr. Design Automation Engineer (AMS Flow Automation & Methodology)
We are seeking an AMS Flow Automation & Methodology Engineer to build and deploy scalable verification methodologies for analog and mixed-signal design teams. The role focuses on developing automated workflows, integrating EDA tools, enabling design signoff, and improving engineering productivity across complex semiconductor programs.
The ideal candidate combines strong analog/mixed-signal verification knowledge with software development and automation expertise to create robust, reusable solutions used by design teams worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain automated verification workflows for Analog and Mixed-Signal designs.
- Build methodology solutions around Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre/APS, and related AMS platforms.
- Create flow automation frameworks for AC/DC/transient, noise, linearity, matching and corner/Monte Carlo coverage for analog and mixed-signal blocks.
- Integrate design environments, databases, and simulation tools into streamlined user workflows.
- Develop reusable automation utilities using Python, SKILL, Tcl, or Perl.
- Partner with design, CAD, PDK, and software teams to improve productivity and quality.
- Drive methodology adoption and provide technical support to internal and external customers.
- Create reference flows, training materials, and best-practice documentation.
- Develop regression, dashboard, and reporting infrastructure for design signoff.
- Provide world-class user support and establish a gold-standard of driving customer success
Required Experience and Skills
- M.Tech/M.E./M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in AMS methodology, CAD engineering, EDA applications engineering, or automation development.
- Experience with Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre/APS, ADE Explorer/Assembler
- Strong software development skills in Python and at least one of SKILL, Tcl, or Perl.
- Understanding of AMS verification methodologies and design signoff requirements.
- Experience developing production-quality automation and regression infrastructure.
- Strong experience working with design data management and revision control systems like Perforce, DesignSync, Git etc.
Desired Experience and Skills
- Experience in EDA product development or applications engineering.
- Experience verifying designs in GaAs, SiGe HBT, or advanced CMOS RF processes
- Familiarity with mixed-signal verification (real-number modeling, co-simulation, or AMS flows)
- Knowledge of CI/CD, Jenkins, Git, containerized environments, or cloud-based EDA workflows.
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