Principal Analog/Mixed-Signal CAD Engineer

Marvell Semiconductor Canada Inc. (MSCI)

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Ottawa, Canada CA-ON - Toronto - TOR Until 9/20/2026 5+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 22, 2026 Last posted July 22, 2026
Job description

About Marvell

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities. 

At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead. 

This is an existing vacancy.

Your Team, Your Impact

Analog/Mixed-Signal Design Methodology team supporting AMS and Silicon Photonics IC design teams.

What You Can Expect

  • Setup, maintain and support AMS simulation environment for CMOS FinFET and BiCMOS high speed design projects

  • Work closely with analog design teams and EDA vendors in solving simulation related issues

  • Collaborate with TCAD and foundry technology teams on device/circuit modeling related topics

  • Periodically evaluate/benchmark AMS simulation tools and present to design teams

  • Define, develop and validate custom circuit checks and model QA flows

  • Create automation scripts to improve design/verification team's efficiency

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 5-10 years of related professional experience or Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 3-5 years of experience or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a formal degree

  • Experience in setting up and maintaining analog/mixed-signal simulation flows for advanced FinFET process technologies

  • Proficient in using industry standard analog/mixed-signal simulation tools such as ADE, AMS Designer, Spectre, FineSim, AFS, etc.

  • Good understanding of AMS flows including design entry, simulation, parasitic extraction and post-layout simulation

  • Understanding of device models and experience in debugging complex high speed analog/RF simulation issues

  • Knowledge in Virtuoso Schematic Editor, PDK, CDF, netlisting is desirable

  • Programming skills in TCL, Python, Perl, SKILL, etc. is a plus

  • Good written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to collaborate well with cross-functional teams

Expected Base Pay Range (CAD)

131,300 - 175,000, $ per annum

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements

With competitive compensation and great benefits, you will enjoy our workstyle within an environment of shared collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity. We’re dedicated to giving our people the tools and resources they need to succeed in doing work that matters, and to grow and develop with us. For additional information on what it’s like to work at Marvell, visit our Careers page.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Interview Integrity 

To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.

These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.

Marvell may employ artificial intelligence technologies to assist in the evaluation of job applications. All application reviews include meaningful human involvement, and no hiring decisions are made solely on the basis of automated processing.

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About this role

Summary

Support AMS simulation environment, collaborate on device modeling, and develop automation tools.

Job title

Principal Analog/Mixed-Signal CAD Engineer

Experience level

5-10 years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

semiconductor

Location requirements

On-site in Ottawa or Toronto, Canada; no remote work allowed.

Salary

C$131k–C$175k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

analog designmixed-signalsimulation tools (ADE, Spectre, FineSim, AFS)device modelsdebugging

Preferred skills

Virtuoso Schematic EditorPDKCDFnetlistingTCLPythonPerlSKILL

Specializations

analog designmixed-signalsimulationAMS flows
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Ottawa, ON, Canada

On-site City

Toronto, ON, Canada

On-site City