Analog Layout Engineer – 5nm and Below experience

Agile Analog Ltd.; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Private health insurance

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Agile Analog Ltd. in Cambridge is seeking an Analog Layout Engineer with experience on 4nm FinFET and 5nm and below processes. You will develop and implement analog/mixed-signal layouts, collaborate closely with circuit designers, and contribute to DFM and layout automation.

The role supports hybrid and remote working arrangements, with a focus on high-performance analog layout on advanced nodes. UK-based applicants with right to work in the UK are preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on analog/mixed-signal IC layout experience on advanced nodes.
• Experience with TSMC PDKs and design-rule requirements.
• Familiarity with LVS/DRC and layout debugging.
• Scripting experience (Python or SKILL) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop analog and mixed-signal IC layouts for 4nm/5nm and below.
• Work with high-performance PDKs and layout requirements.
• Create and modify cell and macro level layouts with manufacturability in mind.
• Apply analog layout techniques: matching, symmetry, centroids, shielding, routing.

Skills

Analog layout

Mixed-signal IC layout

TSMC 4nm FinFET

Scripting (Python)

Scripting (SKILL)

Tools

Python

SKILL

Job description

Analog Layout Engineer – 5nm and Below experience

Agile Analog is revolutionising the way Analog circuits are designed. We are developing a process-agnostic design methodology that uses automation to accelerate the generation of circuits and IP for our customers. Using our innovative technology, we have the capability to design circuits faster, to a higher quality and on any silicon process.

Based in Cambridge with a fantastic new managed office, we are also one of the few companies continuing to embrace the flexibility of hybrid and remote working. Should you not be local to Cambridge, or remote working appeals, feel free to apply. Please note that we are currently only accepting applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

We are disrupting methodologies that have remained largely unchanged for generations. If you think differently, enjoy working across multiple projects and want to use your knowledge to help develop new ideas and methodologies, we would love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

• Developing and implementing analog and mixed-signal IC layouts for TSMC 4nm FinFET technology and 5nm and below.
• Working with high performance advanced-node PDKs and technology-specific layout requirements is also essential
• Creating and modifying analog layout at cell and macro level, with an emphasis on clean, robust and manufacturable layouts.
• Applying fundamental analog layout techniques including matching, symmetry, common-centroid structures, shielding and appropriate device placement and routing.
• Running and interpreting physical verification checks, including LVS and DRC, and supporting the resolution of layout issues.
• Working closely with circuit designers to understand layout requirements and translate circuit schematics into physical implementation.
• Supporting DFM and layout optimisation activities for TSMC 4nm.
• Contributing to improvements and automation of the analog layout process.
• Working efficiently and collaboratively across multiple projects to deliver high-quality IP.

What we need from you

• Hands-on experience with TSMC 4nm FinFET and 5nm and below technology is essential.
• Practical experience of analog or mixed-signal IC layout on advanced process nodes – This is high performance analog layout and you should be able to demonstrate experience working with such.
• Experience working with TSMC PDKs, technology files and design-rule requirements.
Familiarity with physical verification, including LVS and DRC, and the ability to investigate and resolve layout issues.
• A good understanding of analog layout fundamentals, including device placement, matching, symmetry and routing.
• Experience using industry-standard analog layout tools.
• Ability to work effectively with circuit designers and other engineers.
• A willingness to contribute to new layout methodologies and automation.
• Scripting experience, particularly Python or SKILL, would be an advantage.

Particularly valuable experience

• Direct experience delivering analog IP in TSMC 4nm FinFET.
• Experience with advanced-node analog/mixed-signal layout.
• Experience working with complex or highly integrated analog macros.
• Understanding of DFM requirements at advanced process nodes.
• Experience with layout automation or productivity improvement.
• Analog circuit design experience.
• Digital implementation or integration experience.
• Knowledge of advanced IC packaging technologies.
• Software development or strong scripting skills.

What we offer in return

As well as the opportunity to really contribute to getting things done, we offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package including:

• A friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment.
• The option to work remotely with home set-up assistance.
• Flexible work hours to fit around your personal commitments.
• Professional development and professional society membership.
• 25 days' annual leave.
• Company pension scheme, with a salary sacrifice option.
• Private health insurance, including optical and dental cover.
• Life Assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free wellbeing and health services.

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