Snr. Staff Analog Layout Engineer

XILINX ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced analog/mixed-signal layout design engineer. You will design high-performance SerDes solutions and collaborate with teams across various locations. The role requires strong skills in physical design verification, high-speed layout design, and effective communication. A degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering is preferred. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovative solutions in cutting-edge technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience in layout of high-speed SerDes blocks and PLLs is a plus.
• Understanding of high speed critical signal routing and shielding is essential.
• Familiarity with IC manufacturing processes and circuit design concepts/flows.

Responsibilities

• Layout design of high speed and high performance SerDes analog mixed signal circuit.
• Participate in block/IP/chip level integration activities.
• Drive layout productivity improvement initiatives.

Skills

High speed layout design

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence SKILL

Perl

Python

Tcl

Job description

THE ROLE

The AMD SerDesTechnology Group develops high-performance, multi-protocol wireline transceivers in state-of-the-art CMOS process. We are currently seeking an experience analog/mixed-signal layout design engineer to join our world-class team in the development of SerDes solutions to facilitate the future connectivity of AMD CPU and GPU products.

THE PERSON

You have a passion for high speed layout design with innovative and creative ideas to solve complex design challenges. You are a team player who has excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with other engineers located in different sites/time zones. You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and are willing to learn, and ready to take on problems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Layout design of high speed and high performance SerDes analog mixed signal circuit in accordance to project requirements and specifications.
• Block level physical implementation which includes floor-planning, power distribution network, clock and signal routing, analog and mixed signal transistor level layout.
• Participate in post-layout circuit performance analysis.
• Participate in block/IP/chip level integration activities.
• Estimate realistic schedule, track and report clear progress and status.
• Strong participation in defining layout methodology and flow.
• Driving layout productivity improvement initiatives (i.e., pcell development and automation).
• Other responsibilities which include supervision of layout resources (onsite and offsite), assessing and correcting layout quality issues, and providing feedback to design teams.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Good understanding of analog and mixed signal layout fundamentals, IR, EM, self and coupling capacitances, RC delay and self-heating.
• Good understanding of high speed critical signal routing and shielding.
• Strong in physical design verifications (LVS/DRC/ERC/ANT/ESD/etc.).
• Familiarity with circuit design concepts/flows and IC manufacturing processes.
• Experience in layout of high-speed SerDes blocks and PLLs in advanced Fin-FET process is a plus.
• Experience with digital on top integration flow or digital SOC flow is a benefit.
• Experience with Cadence SKILL and other programming is a benefit (Perl, Python, Tcl, etc.).
• Ability to work closely with the remote & different time zones design teams.
• Excellent team player and good communication skills.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering.

LOCATION

Singapore