Skyworks Solutions, Inc. · 10 hours ago
CAD Engineer
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$114K/yr - $220K/yr
8+ years expSkyworks Solutions, Inc. is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors powering the wireless networking revolution. They are seeking a Sr. CAD Engineer responsible for supporting the Layout Team with innovative automation techniques across commercial processes, collaborating with various teams to enhance IC design and layout solutions.
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Responsibilities
Work closely with the PDK team to utilize Calibre and custom scripts to solve DRC, LVS, and PEX errors
Work with domestic and international design engineering and layout teams across multiple design centers in different time zones
Provide and maintain custom scripts and Applications to support the MSB Layout Group
Collaborate with IP, Layout, Foundry, other CAD teams to create meaningful and encompassing solutions to IC Design and Layout problems
Instruct Designers and Layout Engineers on new tools and methodologies beneficial to the IC design and tape out process
Construct multi-platform tools to track Layout and CAD related projects and maintain updates from Designers and Layout Engineers
Regularly meet with Layout Engineers to discover and evaluate new methodologies and tools to increase productivity and performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering + 8 years experience
Minimum five years' of applicable experience
Minimum 5+ years of experience in the layout of integrated circuits including the ability to place and route active and passive devices
Good understanding of semiconductor processes and structures, like CMOS FETs, capacitors, resistors etc
Knowledge of PDK development and updates
Proven experience and competency using Cadence Virtuoso and SkillCAD tools
Proven ability to interpret DRC, ERC, LVS, ANTENNA using the Calibre verification tool and to read electrical schematics and netlists
Skilled at solving Cadence related problems using Python, Skill, or PERL
Ability to work effectively with team members locally and globally at all levels of the organization
Benefits
Access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option)
A 401(k) plan and company match
An employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave)
Participate in an incentive plan
Additional awards, including recognition and stock
Company
Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is empowering the wireless networking revolution.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown1990-01-02IPO
Leadership Team
Kris Sennesael
Chief Financial Officer
Philip Carter
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-09
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