Job Details

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and support the MaxLinear Analog/RF Project Environment, including EDA tools, PDK, and custom scripts.
• Work with design and layout teams to optimize workflows, automate tasks with scripting, install and manage EDA tools (Cadence, Mentor, Synopsys), and support IC design engineers by maintaining tools, licenses, and servers.
• Lead innovation and enablement of custom analog/RF design methodology and solutions to address critical design challenges in cutting‑edge technologies.
• Drive AI adoption in analog IC design to enhance efficiency by automating labor‑intensive tasks such as circuit sizing, layout, and technology migration, reducing turnaround times from weeks to days.
• Create documentation and provide hands‑on training for design and layout engineers.
• Work with EDA vendors to track and resolve issues.
• Mentor and train new employees on MaxLinear design flows.
• Understand overall IC design flow and develop tools and methods for cycle‑time reduction.
• Develop software for automation in SKILL, Perl, and Unix Shell scripting.

Qualifications

• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso Studio Environment, front‑end and back‑end tools such as Virtuoso, Spectre, Maestro, and various layout environments.
• Experience with Siemens Calibre Physical Verification Tools and Solido Simulation Environment.
• Proficiency in Linux environment and shell scripting (csh or bash).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Perl.
• Knowledge of version control tools such as Perforce, DesignSync, and Method IC.
• Experience with Cadence SKILL language.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; strong multi‑tasking, attention to detail, and ability to work well in a team.
• Highly disciplined approach to problem solving.
• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field with 9 years of experience, or MS with 7 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 4 years of experience.

Compensation and Benefits

MaxLinear offers a total compensation philosophy that includes base salary, annual discretionary bonus eligibility, and, for many positions, stock‑based compensation.

Good‑faith estimate of the starting base salary range: $145,000 to $190,000 annually.

Benefits include health‑care benefits, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and paid time off. Additional benefits may apply based on role‑specific criteria such as education, experience, skill set, and geographic location.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, or be discriminated against based on, race, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company Overview

MaxLinear is a global, NASDAQ‑traded fabless system‑on‑chip company committed to improving communication networks through highly integrated radio‑frequency, analog, digital, and mixed‑signal semiconductor solutions. With headquarters in Carlsbad, California, and design centers worldwide, the company fosters innovation, outstanding execution, and collaboration to deliver end‑to‑end solutions in markets ranging from 4G/5G infrastructure to the IoT revolution.