Principal Layout Design Engineer

About The Role

Collaborate with the Place & Route (P&R) team to resolve full-chip integration issues.
Develop and improve methodologies to simplify custom macro integration into the P&R flow.
Floorplan and build out cells, blocks, and macros efficiently.
Understand, create, and debug LEF files to support design processes.
Design complex layouts for both analog and digital circuits using deep submicron technologies.
Analyze and interpret LVS, DRC, ERC, EM, and IR results to identify and resolve issues.
Identify schematic or layout problems and work closely with engineering teams to address them.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years’ experience in custom layout design.
Current hands-on experience with 3nm technology is essential.
High proficiency in laying out custom digital components such as SRAM, register files, and standard cells.
Strong skills in designing custom analog blocks including amplifiers and resistor ladders.
Expertise in laying out and balancing custom clock H-trees for full-chip designs.
Experience with full-chip integration of custom IP alongside P&R teams.
Solid knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM), hierarchical layout techniques, device matching, and low-parasitic layout practices.
Good understanding of Electromigration (EM) and IR drop analysis.
Proficient with Cadence XL/GXL/EXL and Mentor Graphics Calibre tools.
Experience with Totem tools for EM/IR analysis is advantageous.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree & 8 years of related experience; or master’s degree & 6 years; or PhD & 3 years

Skills

Programming skills are a plus but not required.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple locations and time zones.

Benefits

At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits.
The full base pay range for this role is between $182,000 and $273,000, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $195,000 and $292,000.
Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life.