Analog CAD Support Engineer (W/M)
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In a world where connected devices demand ever-increasing performance and battery life, the explosion of data exchanges creates significant energy challenges.
At Dolphin Semiconductor, we are committed to combining technological advancements with the preservation of our planet’s resources through our expertise in energy efficiency.
We are currently looking for an Analog CAD Support Engineer (M/F) for a permanent position at our Meylan (38) site, just minutes from Grenoble.
As an Analog CAD Support Engineer (M/F), your mission will be to provide technical support to Analog and Mixed Signal IP designers.
With your expertise, you will help identify and implement the most effective solutions, thereby accelerating innovation, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring exceptional product quality.
Your main missions will be to:
· Support analog layout teams in their development of analog flows and their use of EDA software.
· Develop scripts and tools to support the layout teams.
· Be responsible for the flows, project setup and the user's linux workspace.
· Propose improvements to design flows to enhance productivity and product quality.
· Carry out evaluations and benchmarking on EDA software, test new features and introduce them to existing flows.
· Write documentation, provide training, and give demonstrations to design teams.
· You will be in contact with our EDA software (Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens) and IP / PDK (TSMC, Samsung, Global Foundries, etc.) suppliers.
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We are looking for an experienced CAD engineer, with significant experience (at least 5 years). Ideally with a good overall knowledge of the entire backend analog flow including Virtuoso Layout Suite, DRC/LVS verification, parasitic extractions and EMIR (electromigration/IR drop).
You could also be an analog designer/layouter and looking to redefine your career path by moving towards support and methodology, if so, you could be the ideal candidate for this position.
Excellent communication and teamworking skills. You enjoy being in direct contact with teams and providing valuable design support.
You can develop scripts and tools in Python and SKILL and are very familiar with Linux.
If you are passionate about analog IC design, have a desire to continually improve methodologies, and are looking for a position that will allow you to combine your technical expertise with a more methodological approach, then this position is for you.
Benefits of becoming a Dolphin:
Compensation package: Competitive salary (based on experience), performance bonus, meal vouchers, comprehensive health and insurance plans.
Situated in a "green zone for grey matter," our company is dedicated to fostering eco-friendly mobility, with a particular emphasis on cycling. Through our Sustainable Mobility Fund, we provide:
- €0.12/km for carpooling
- €0.25/km for cycling
- 60% reimbursement for public transport and bike rental subscriptions
Additionally, employees are eligible for a €300 bike purchase subsidy after one year of service. To support this commitment, we offer tailored amenities, including secure bike parking, showers, and year-round cycling workshops and events.
Executive status, hourly package, 10 days of additional paid leave (JRTT), Time Savings Account (CET).
Teleworking agreement: 20 days per year or the possibility of regular telework, up to full remote depending on personal circumstances.
And of course, a Welcome Pack upon your arrival!
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- Department
- CAD
- Role
- CAD Engineer
- Locations
- Meylan
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Contract

Why should you become a Dolphin?
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You will be at the heart of technologies that never cease to progress, in an industry that is evolving at great speed. We work mainly on cutting-edge technologies below 40 nanometres, with the largest foundries in the world (GF, TSMC, SMIC, ST etc.).
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Your work will be part of an energy efficiency approach. Our company has unique expertise in energy efficiency. This earned us the innovation award at Embedded World 2022 and being promoted as one of the 1000 companies worldwide to receive the Solar Impulse label.
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You will work In close collaboration with your team, managers, and management. The Strong links between technology and marketing will allow you to have influence in projects and be able measure your impact.
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You will participate in innovative projects and progress throughout your career at Dolphin Semiconductor. You will join Dolphin's training school as soon as you arrive and benefit from technical training with our microelectronics experts and via our EDA partners. With 110 engineers out of 132 employees, we have above all a technological DNA and multidisciplinary interactions.
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You will work with a wide variety of engineering professionals - working together and learning from one another. We design at the border between digital, analog and software.
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Here, your suggestions for improvement contribute to our collective success.
Take the plunge and become a Dolphin! 🐬
Analog CAD Support Engineer (W/M)
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