Analog Layout Design Engineer — Mask Layout & Automation

Synopsys, Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Synopsys, Inc. in Ottawa is seeking a layout designer to translate schematics into analog mask layouts, collaborating with circuit designers to ensure designs meet specifications. You will use layout tools to place devices, route connections, and verify DRC/LVS before handing off work.

You will write and modify scripts in Python or PCL to automate repetitive tasks and improve turnaround time, while operating under mentorship to become an independent contributor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Hands-on layout design experience in analog or custom layouts.
• Familiarity with DRC/LVS concepts and layout verification tools.

Responsibilities

• Design analog mask layouts from schematics for blocks from cells to subsystems.
• Collaborate with schematic designers to meet design intent, performance targets, and manufacturability.

Skills

Layout design

Schematic-to-layout

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

PCL

Job description

Synopsys, Inc. in Ottawa is seeking a layout designer to translate schematics into analog mask layouts, collaborating with circuit designers to ensure designs meet specifications. You will use layout tools to place devices, route connections, and verify DRC/LVS before handing off work.

You will write and modify scripts in Python or PCL to automate repetitive tasks and improve turnaround time, while operating under mentorship to become an independent contributor.