Symica

Symica is an automation company developing tools for analog and mixed-signal integrated circuit design. Put simply, it is about building software for you when nothing off the shelf fits.

It makes the most sense for companies with a specific process to automate. Related areas on their profile: Electronic Design Automation (EDA) and Industrial. They are a small team, 11 to 50 people, which usually shapes who they work with. You will probably talk to the people who build it, which is great until you need 24/7 support.

Symica is based in Wilsonville, Oregon. You can read more at symica.com.

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