Senior Principal Analog Methodology Engineer

About the Role

Ampere is a semiconductor design company leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy-efficient AI compute. As a Senior Principal Analog Methodology Engineer, you will be a key technical expert responsible for defining and optimizing our analog and mixed-signal design ecosystem. Your work will directly enhance design productivity, ensure high-quality IP releases, and enable our design teams to succeed on the most advanced technology nodes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and automate analog design flows covering schematic capture, simulation, and verification processes including DRC, LVS, PEX, and EM/IR analysis
• Integrate and validate foundry Process Design Kits (PDKs) tailored to specific technology nodes
• Create and maintain scripts (e.g., SKILL, Python, Perl) to improve efficiency, reduce manual tasks, and minimize rework
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to evaluate, benchmark, and integrate cutting-edge EDA tools into our existing design ecosystem
• Manage Linux-based design environments, including compute farms (LSF) and license servers
• Oversee design data governance by managing large-scale analog libraries, hierarchical structures, and technology files
• Collaborate closely with analog designers and CAD teams to enhance verification robustness and accelerate tape-out schedules

Requirements

• Proven experience in analog design and layout methodology, and EDA tool support
• Strong expertise with Cadence Virtuoso/Custom Compiler, SPICE/Spectre simulators, Virtuoso ADE simulation tool suite, and layout verification tools
• High proficiency in scripting with SKILL, shell programming, and Python for automation solutions
• Experience working with foundry PDKs at advanced technology nodes
• Innovative mindset, consistently seeking out and evaluating new methodologies, EDA tools, and emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML in EDA) to drive efficiency and performance
• Electrical or Computer Engineering - Bachelor’s degree & 12 years of related experience; or Master's degree & 8 years; or PhD & 5 years

Benefits

• Premium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan
• Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays
• A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks

Pay

The full base pay range for this role is between $187,000 and $281,000, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $204,000 and $306,000.