Memory Mask Layout Designer

Qualcomm; Tijuana; Presencial; MXN 180.000 - 300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

QUALCOMM SEMICONDUCTORES Y SISTEMAS AVANZADOS DE BAJA CALIFORNIA is seeking an entry-level SRAM Mask Layout Designer to join the memory design team in Tijuana. You will contribute to physical layout work for SRAM and memory blocks, using Cadence Virtuoso and related CAD tools.

You will verify layouts with DRC, LVS, and ERC, and collaborate with circuit designers to ensure performance and manufacturability. You will engage with the international design team and report progress regularly.

Formación

• Associate’s degree/Certificate in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Basic understanding of CMOS technology and IC design principles.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment.

Responsabilidades

• Create physical layouts for SRAM and memory blocks using CAD tools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso).
• Perform DRC, LVS, and ERC verification on layouts.
• Collaborate with circuit designers to meet performance and manufacturability requirements.
• Maintain layout database using Design Management software.
• Report design status clearly to layout and engineering teams; track schedules.

Conocimientos

CMOS technology

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Scripting (Python)

Educación

Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Herramientas

Cadence Virtuoso

Design Management software

Descripción del empleo

Company:

QUALCOMM SEMICONDUCTORES Y SISTEMAS AVANZADOS DE BAJA CALIFORNIA

Job Area:

Engineering Services Group > Mask Layout Design

General Summary:

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly motivated SRAM Mask Layout Designer to join our custom memory design team. This entry-level position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge semiconductor technologies and gain hands-on experience in physical layout design for SRAM and other memory circuits.

Job description:

• Assist in creating physical layouts for SRAM and custom memory blocks using industry-standard CAD tools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso).
• Perform layout verification including DRC (Design Rule Check), LVS (Layout vs. Schematic), and ERC.
• Collaborate with circuit designers to ensure layout meets performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
• Maintain layout database utilizing Design Management software.
• Engage with the engineering design team to understand design concepts, constraints, and milestones. Concisely and accurately report design status to the layout and engineering team; track schedules.
• Proactively and independently solve design and PDK issues; clearly communicate solutions to the layout and engineering team.
• Work closely with circuit Designers/ Mask Layout Designers across global sites (such as the U.S., Taiwan and India)
• Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork; work efficiently as part of an international team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree/Certificate in computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related field
• Basic understanding of CMOS technology and IC design principles.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• Understanding of parasitic effects and reliability considerations.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (SKILL, Python) for layout automation.
• Knowledge of advanced process nodes (e.g., FinFET, GAA) is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electronic Engineering, or related field.
  OR
  Associate's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related field and 2+ years of experience designing custom layouts in relevant domain (e.g., analog, mixed signal, RF, digital design), or related work experience.
  OR
  High School diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of experience designing custom layouts in relevant domain (e.g., analog, mixed signal, RF, digital design), or related work experience.

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