IC Layout Engineer

IC Resources; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources in Southampton is looking for an IC Layout Engineer to join their team focused on revolutionizing AI hardware infrastructure. This position offers flexible working arrangements, allowing for remote work alongside occasional office visits.

The successful candidate will handle the physical layout of high-speed integrated circuits, ensuring designs meet crucial requirements. With strong knowledge in layout techniques and tools, you will play a crucial role in the company’s growth.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of analog and mixed-signal CMOS layout techniques.
• Good understanding of best layout practices for advanced semiconductor processes.
• Experience with IC layout tools such as Cadence Virtuoso.

Responsibilities

• Support the physical layout of analog and mixed-signal high-speed integrated circuits.
• Convert schematics into high-quality layouts that meet various requirements.
• Play a visible role in shaping products and contributing to business growth.

Skills

Strong knowledge of analog and mixed-signal CMOS layout techniques

Device matching

Floorplanning

Routing

DRC/LVS/debug

Parasitic extraction

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Calibre

Assura

Pegasus

Job description

This is a new opportunity for an IC Layout Engineer with an expanding Semiconductor company set to revolutionize AI hardware infrastructure. With an office in Southampton, they offer very flexible working arrangements with just a day or so in the office every fortnight.

Working as a member of an experienced team of Analog IC Design and Layout experts, the IC Layout Engineer will support the physical layout of analog and mixed-signal high-speed integrated circuits; converting schematics into high-quality layouts that meet electrical, matching, parasitic, reliability, and manufacturability requirements. You’ll thrive in this small, high-performing team and really make a tangible impact. You'll play a visible role in shaping products, influencing technical direction, and contributing to the growth of an exciting semiconductor business.

The successful IC Layout Engineer will have:

• Strong knowledge of analog and mixed-signal CMOS layout techniques, device matching, floorplanning, routing, DRC/LVS/debug, parasitic extraction
• A good understanding of the best layout practices for advanced semiconductor processes
• Experience with IC layout tools such as Cadence Virtuoso
• Experience running and debugging DRC/LVS using tools such as Calibre, Assura, Pegasus, or similar
• Desirable would be experience with blocks such as PLLs, ADCs, DACs, SerDes, bandgaps, regulators, amplifiers, oscillators, filters, or high-speed I/O

You can expect a competitive market salary, great colleagues and the convenience of being able to do a lot of work from home.

For more information or to apply, contact Caroline Pye @ IC Resources