IC CAD Engineer - Cadence / SiGe / CMOS Job at NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company, Sunnyvale, CA

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  • NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company
  • Sunnyvale, CA

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled EDA/CAD Engineer to join the Optical Modules Group (OMG) , focusing on SiGe and CMOS research & development .

This role is based onsite at client's Sunnyvale, CA office , with a hybrid schedule (3 days/week in office + meetings as needed).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Install, customize, and support external vendor PDKs (SiGe & CMOS)
  • Support custom IC and RF CAD environments for high-speed mixed-signal IC design (10–40 Gb/s)
  • Lead development of design standards, CAD tools, and IC development processes
  • Execute and support layout , archive , and tapeout processes
  • Collaborate closely with internal design teams and support users on EPDA/CAD issues

Must-Have Skills & Expertise:

  • Strong knowledge of high-speed analog & mixed-signal IC design concepts
  • Expert with Cadence Virtuoso , ADE , and SKILL programming
  • Experience with Mentor Calibre (user support & rule deck writing)
  • Deep understanding of analog/mixed-signal layout concepts
  • Proficient with FlexLM license management and UNIX/Linux environments

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):

  • Experience with Perforce , Ocean scripting , advanced modeling/simulation
  • Linux OS support or administration knowledge

Education & Experience:

  • BS with 5+ years experience
  • MS with 4+ years experience
  • PhD with 3+ years experience

Additional Notes:

  • Candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced R&D environment
  • Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and cross-team communication required
  • This is a high-visibility role with a strong mix of hands-on engineering and CAD toolflow development

What you didn’t know about us:

  • Competitive salary
  • Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Long-Term growth potential
  • 401k
  • With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with a game changing client and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!

We are Connectors . We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!

We are Collaborators . You’ll be working with a wholly owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.

We give 24/7 Support . We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check-in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page!

Job Tags

Work at office, 3 days per week,

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