Custom Layout Engineer - Analog/Mixed-Signal Design

Cadence; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadence seeks a layout engineer to produce high quality analog/mixed-signal layouts and guide back-end flow from floorplanning to verification. You will collaborate with circuit designers and global layout teams, applying Cadence tools to meet tight schedules and performance targets.

Candidates should have BSEE or MSEE, strong analog layout knowledge, and hands-on experience with Cadence Virtuoso; excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• BSEE and/or MSEE required.
• Exposure to microelectronics design and requirements.
• Understanding layout effects on circuit speed, capacitance, power and area.
• Knowledge of analog layout techniques like matching and shielding.
• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso Layout and physical verification tools.
• Team player with good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement high-speed, high-accuracy cells, blocks and IPs with quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with global layout designers to build IPs and test-chips.
• Work with circuit designers to understand technical and scheduling needs.
• Coordinate with R&D teams to improve layout editing and verification tools.

Skills

BSEE

MSEE

Microelectronics exposure

Layout techniques

Education

BSEE

MSEE

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

PVS

Job description

Cadence seeks a layout engineer to produce high quality analog/mixed-signal layouts and guide back-end flow from floorplanning to verification. You will collaborate with circuit designers and global layout teams, applying Cadence tools to meet tight schedules and performance targets.

Candidates should have BSEE or MSEE, strong analog layout knowledge, and hands-on experience with Cadence Virtuoso; excellent communication and teamwork are essential.