SMTS Layout Design

Rambus.com; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Rambus in Bengaluru seeks an SMTS Layout Design engineer to own chip-level collaterals and collaborate with a global team in MIC design, reporting to the layout manager. Hybrid work pattern expects about three days onsite and two days remote.

The role involves layout for memory-interface chips, knowledge of Calibre and Cadence tools, and close cooperation with analog designers worldwide to solve complex layout challenges.

Qualifications

• MS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in layout design.
• Experience with 22nm/FINFET nodes (16nm, 12nm, 7nm) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Layout design of assigned blocks using Cadence Virtuoso XL/VXL.
• Perform LVS/DRC/antenna checks and density verification with Calibre.
• Collaborate with designers to resolve layout issues and reliability problems.
• Address EMIR, ESD/latchup concerns and layout-dependent effects.

Skills

Cadence Virtuoso

Layout design

Semiconductor physics

Team collaboration

Education

MS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso XL/VXL

Calibre LVS/DRC

Job description

Overview

Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider making data faster and safer, is seeking to hire an exceptional SMTS Layout Design to join our MIC Design IDC team in Bangalore. In this role, you will be working with some of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world developing products that make data faster and safer.

As an SMTS Layout Design engineer, you’ll own the chip‑level collaterals and report directly to our layout manager in this full‑time role, joining a MIC design team dedicated to developing industry‑leading memory‑interface chips where your contributions will be instrumental to our success.

Rambus offers a flexible work environment, embracing a hybrid approach for most office-based roles. Employees are encouraged to spend an average of at least three days per week onsite, allowing for two days of remote work.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for layout design of assigned blocks with Cadence Virtuoso XL/VXL features.
• Strong fundamental knowledge in layout verification checks LVS, DRC, Antenna, and Density with Calibre is a must.
• Collaboration with designers to solve layout issues.
• Experience in fixing various reliability issues EMIR, ESD/Latchup.
• Expertise in standard layout practices such as Layout matching, parasitic, noise & noise isolation, supply consideration, latch up, shielding, Well’s substrates and Isolation.
• Should have strong collaboration with Analog Designers across the globe to solve challenging problems.

Qualifications

• MS Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in layout design of Transmitter, receiver, PLL, clocking, PI, Bandgap and voltage regulators would be an added benefit.
• They should have layout experience in 22nm, FINFET nodes 16nm, 12nm, 7nm.
• Sound knowledge of double patterning, device matching, signal shielding, layout parasitic and layout dependent effects.
• Strong fundamental knowledge in semiconductor device physics, cross-section, and construction.
• Knowledge of skill/Perl/tcl scripting is desirable.
• Should be a good team player and self-motivated.

About Rambus

Rambus is a global company that makes industry-leading memory interface chips and Silicon IP to advance data center connectivity and solve the bottleneck between memory and processing. With over 30 years of semiconductor experience, we are a leading provider of high-performance products and innovations that maximize the bandwidth, capacity and security for AI and other data-intensive workloads. Our world-class team is the foundation of our company, and our innovative spirit drives us to develop the cutting‑edge products and technologies essential for tomorrow’s systems.

Rambus offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, bonus, equity and employee benefits.

Rambus is committed to cultivating a culture where we actively seek to understand, respect, and celebrate the complex and rich identities of ourselves and others. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives are geared towards valuing the differences in backgrounds, experiences, and thoughts at Rambus to help enhance collaboration, teamwork, engagement, and innovation. At Rambus, we believe that we can be our best when every member of our organization feels respected, included, and heard.

Rambus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiantive Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Rambus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our job application procedures. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please feel free to inform us in your application.

For more information about Rambus, visit rambus.com. For additional information on life at Rambus and our current openings, check outrambus.com/careers/.