EDA CAD Engineer

Job description

We are looking for an EDA CAD Engineer to join our growing deep tech client based in Berkshire, Southern England.

As an expanding high-tech scale-up, our client is offering a superb opportunity for an EDA CAD Engineer who is interested in working across advanced chip and system-level projects. Working as a key member of the mixed-signal IC team, the EDA CAD Engineer will:

• Manage and maintain the company EDA environment, including the support of tools such as Cadence Virtuoso and Siemens Calibre/AFS
• Design, automate, and validate robust CAD flows for simulation, physical verification, parasitic extraction, and reliability analysis
• Contribute to the installation, qualification, and deployment of PDKs for advanced technology nodes
• Collaborate with circuit designers, layout engineers, test teams and external EDA vendors, and really broaden technical experience and problem-solving skills

As the right candidate you will have a strong working background in EDA / CAD as well as PDK development, with several years’ experience behind you in industry. A solid understanding of CAD flows is essential, as are hands-on scripting skills. Fluent language skills in English are of course essential!

Our client offers a competitive basic salary, stock options and visa sponsorship if needed.

Here you’ll find a friendly, welcoming team of experts and enjoy working on complex and rewarding challenges. Flexible working (2 days per week from home) is also available.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Reading

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

29-01-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English