Layout Design Engineer

About the role

In this role, you will work closely with design engineering to complete the layout and verification of high-performance mixed-signal CMOS Integrated Circuits using Cadence Virtuoso XL and Mentor's Calibre tools. You will collaborate with circuit engineers to generate topological layouts to ensure optimal circuit performance.

Responsibilities

• Solve layout design issues and apply proactive intervention
• Proactively work with design engineers to achieve efficient circuit performance
• Design analog & mixed-signal layouts
• Understand device matching techniques
• Understand signal conditioning/protection techniques
• Demonstrate strong collaboration skills, including written and verbal communication
• Apply outstanding layout planning and integration skills
• Perform routing at the block level and chip top-level using assisted/automated tools

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Electronic/IC layout CAD specialization or related program
• 10+ years of IC layout experience

Skills

• Ability to layout analog circuitry in a size/time constrained environment
• Understanding of layout techniques such as common centroid, matching, isolation, shielding, and the use of dummy devices
• Solid understanding of ESD, Latch-up, STI, WPE, electro-migration, IR drop, cross-coupling capacitance, DFM, and Antenna effect
• Ability to solve design problems while using a combination of technical skills, intuition, and creativity
• Proficiency in floor planning activities with block assembly and block-level routing
• LVS troubleshooting and debug skills
• Proven track record of working in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• BS Degree in Electronics Engineering or related program
• Comfortable with multiple IC design CAD tools and foundry PDKs
• Demonstrated ability to contribute ideas for improved efficiency and automation of layout tasks
• Knowledge of analog, digital, and mixed-signal fundamentals

Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations may prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license. Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. Cirrus Logic is unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.