Principal Analog EDA Design Automation Engineer

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Salary

$145K-$190K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

44% above the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Principal From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Principal Analog EDA Design Automation Engineer Irvine, CA, US Responsibilities MaxLinear is seeking a Principal Analog EDA Design Automation Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will focus on the following: Develop, maintain, and support the MaxLinear Analog/RF Project Environment, including EDA tools, PDK, and custom scripts Working with design and layout teams to optimize workflows, automating tasks with scripting, installing and managing EDA tools (Cadence, Mentor, Synopsys), and supporting 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 like 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 experience in developing tools and methods for cycle time reduction Develop software for automation in Skill, Perl, Unix Shell scripting Qualifications Experience with Cadence Virtuoso Studio Environment, front-end and back-end tools such as Virtuoso, Spectre, Maestro, Layout Environment(s) Experience with Siemens Calibre Physical Verification Tools, Solido Simulation Environment Proficient in Linux Environment,

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