Analog Layout Engineer

Chipright; Tipton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in semiconductor design is seeking a skilled IC Layout Engineer with over 12 years of experience. The role involves using advanced design tools and methodologies to create and verify high-quality layout designs for a variety of mixed-signal applications. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and bring extensive expertise in ASIC design and layout verification.

Qualifications

• 12+ years ASIC design, verification, or related work experience.
• Experience in a Linux/Unix environment.
• IC Layout experience on deep sub-micron tech nodes.

Responsibilities

• Designing high quality robust layout views and verifying those designs using Calibre verification tools.
• Working closely with circuit designers to create layouts using Cadence Virtuoso tool suite.
• Delivering block level and top level layouts across a range of IP.

Skills

Cadence Virtuoso Layout Suite

Hardware Design

Hardware Simulation

Linux

Mixed Signal

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Calibre verification tools

Cadence Virtuoso XL

Synchronicity (Design Sync) version control tools

Job description

This position is in the Mixed-Signal IP (MSIP) custom layout group. Candidate will be responsible for daily layout tasks which include designing high quality robust layout views in the latest cutting-edge technologies. This candidate must be able to work effectively in a team setting and excel in fast paced schedule driven environment.The preferred candidate will have 12+ years of experience in the following areas:• Layout experience• Cadence Virtuoso XL• Calibre verification tools (LVS, DRC, ERC, etc.)• Linux/Unix environmentLayout tasks include creation of layouts working in conjunction with circuit designers while using Cadence Virtuoso tool suite as well as verifying those designs using Calibre verification tools and Synchronicity (Design Sync) version control tools.You will be responsible for the delivery of both block level and top level layouts across a range of IP including, but not limited to, amplifiers, bandgaps, ADCs/DACs, high-speed RX/TX, VCOs, dividers and other analog building blocks and systems.What We Would Love To See• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.• IC Layout experience working on deep sub-micron tech nodes• Cadence analog and digital custom routers such as VSR and Innovus.• System PDN experience including Physical Design P&R studies of on-die PG networks and IR drop analysis.• Calibre RealTime verification tools• Skill scripting experience is a huge plus• Excellent communication skills neededEducation• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.Minimum Qualifications• 12+ years ASIC design, verification, or related work experience.SkillsCadence Virtuoso Layout Suite, Hardware Design, Hardware Simulation, Linux, Mixed Signal

Principal IC Digital Design Recruitment Specialist