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InterSources Inc

CAD Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

They are seeking a CAD Engineer to support SoC design teams by managing cloud native EDA design flows, ensuring smooth operations of job schedulers, and overseeing IT infrastructure. Responsibilities ...

Nexperia

Senior EDA Development Engineer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Guiding design team on how to efficiently utilize available compute resources * Provide tool installation, licensing support and design data management * Advocate for modern best-practices in EDA ...

Nexperia

WI · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Guiding design team on how to efficiently utilize available compute resources * Provide tool installation, licensing support and design data management * Advocate for modern best-practices in EDA ...

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How much do eda design jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for eda design in the United States is $76,667.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,500.00 and $90,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is EDA design?

EDA design refers to Electronic Design Automation, which involves using specialized software tools to design, analyze, and verify electronic systems such as integrated circuits (ICs) and printed circuit boards (PCBs). EDA designers use these tools to create complex chip architectures, optimize layouts, and ensure that designs meet performance and reliability standards. The EDA process streamlines development, reduces errors, and accelerates time-to-market for electronic products. Professionals in this field often work closely with hardware engineers and manufacturers.

What are some common challenges EDA design engineers face when working on complex chip projects?

EDA (Electronic Design Automation) Design engineers frequently encounter challenges such as managing large-scale circuit complexity, ensuring design accuracy under tight deadlines, and integrating new technologies into existing workflows. Collaboration is often required with cross-functional teams, including verification, layout, and software engineers, to resolve design bottlenecks and meet project specifications. Staying updated with evolving EDA tools and methodologies is also crucial for maintaining productivity and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an EDA design engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an EDA Designer, you need a strong background in electrical engineering, digital/analog circuit design, and experience with ASIC/FPGA development, often supported by a degree in electrical or computer engineering. Proficiency in EDA tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor Graphics, and familiarity with hardware description languages like VHDL or Verilog are typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication help EDA Designers excel in cross-functional engineering teams. These skills and qualities ensure efficient, accurate, and innovative electronic design solutions that meet complex technical and project requirements.

What is the difference between Eda Design vs PCB Designer?

AspectEda DesignPCB Designer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in electrical engineering or related fieldRequires similar electrical engineering background, often with certifications in PCB design
Work EnvironmentDesigning electronic schematics and layouts, often using CAD toolsFocusing on creating detailed PCB layouts and ensuring manufacturability
Industry UsageUsed across electronics, consumer devices, and industrial equipmentPrimarily in electronics manufacturing and product development

While both roles involve electronic design, Eda Design encompasses the broader process of creating electronic schematics and systems, whereas PCB Designer specializes in laying out printed circuit boards. The roles often overlap, but Eda Design is more comprehensive, including system-level design, while PCB Designer focuses on the physical layout of circuit boards.

What does an EDA design engineer do?

An EDA (Electronic Design Automation) design engineer develops and tests electronic circuit designs using specialized software tools. They create schematics, perform simulations, and optimize layouts to ensure functionality and manufacturability of electronic systems, often working closely with hardware and software teams. Proficiency in EDA tools like Cadence or Synopsys and knowledge of digital and analog circuit design are essential for this role.

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Infographic showing various Eda Design job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,667 per year, or $36.9 per hour.

Principal Analog EDA Design Automation Engineer

MaxLinear, Inc.

Irvine, CA • On-site

$145K - $190K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

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

  • 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, Shell Scripting such as csh or bash
  • Proficient in Programing languages such as Python or Perl
  • Knowledge of version control tools such as perforce, design sync, Method IC
  • Experience with Cadence SKILL Language
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, along with strong multi-tasking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a team
  • Highly disciplined approach to problem solving
  • BS in Electrical Engineering or related + 9 years of experience, or MS + 7 years of experience, or Ph.D. + 4 years of experience

MaxLinear has a Total Compensation philosophy which includes base salary and annual discretionary bonus eligibility and many positions also include stock-based compensation.

MaxLinear's good faith estimate starting base salary range is:  $145,000 to $190,000 Annually

We offer competitive benefits designed to support employee health, welfare, and retirement and some highlights are:  health care benefits, 401k savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and paid time off.

The actual starting base salary will be determined by the match to certain role-related criteria such as educational degree(s) or equivalent, relevant work experience, skillset needed for the role, and geographic location; this is not an all-inclusive list as some roles may require unique skills or experience.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.


MaxLinear is a global, NASDAQ-traded company (MXL) where the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well. We are a fabless system-on-chip product company, striving to improve the world’s communication networks for everyone through our highly integrated radio-frequency (RF), analog, digital, and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions for access and connectivity, wired and wireless infrastructure, and industrial and multi-market applications.

We hire the best people in the industry and engage them in some of the most exciting opportunities that connect the world we live in today. Our growth has come from innovative, bold approaches to solving some of the world’s most challenging communication technology problems in the most efficient and effective manner.

MaxLinear began by developing the world’s first high-performance TV tuner chip using standard CMOS process technology. Others said we couldn’t achieve the extremely high-performance requirements using CMOS, but we proved them wrong and achieved enduring global market leadership with our designs. Since then, we’ve developed a full line of products that drive 4G and 5G infrastructure; enable data center, metro and long-haul optical interconnects; bring 10Gbit to the home; power the IoT revolution; and enable robust and reliable communication in harsh industrial environments. Over the years, we’ve expanded through organic growth and through several acquisitions that have perfectly complemented our existing portfolio and enabled us to deliver complete end-to-end solutions in our target markets. One such example was the acquisition of Intel’s Home Gateway Platform Division that added Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and Broadband Gateway Processor SoC technology to our connected home portfolio creating a complete and scalable platform of connectivity and access solutions to fully address our customers’ needs.

Our headquarters are in Carlsbad, near San Diego, California. We also have major design centers in Irvine and San Jose, California; Valencia, Spain; Bangalore, India; Munich, Germany; Israel; and Singapore.

We have approximately 1,200 employees, a substantial majority of whom have engineering degrees and include masters and Ph.D. graduates from many of the premiere universities around the world. Our employees thrive on innovation, outstanding execution, outside-the-box thinking, nimbleness, and collaboration. Together, we form a high-energy business team that is focused on building the best and most innovative products on the market.

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