Hands-on CMOS Layout Design Intern

Cirrus; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-office schedule (2+ days)

Job summary

Cirrus Logic is seeking a Layout Design Intern to work with experienced design and circuit engineers on the physical layout and verification of high-performance mixed-signal CMOS ICs in Austin, TX. You will translate circuit designs into layouts, learn how layout choices affect performance, and use Cadence tools like Virtuoso XL and Calibre.

Interns will have opportunities to learn, ask questions, and contribute at a level that fits their experience.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor's, master's, or PhD program in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Candidates pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related track are welcome; coursework or project experience is a plus.
• Curiosity about integrated circuits, semiconductor design, or analog/mixed-signal electronics.

Responsibilities

• Create and refine analog and mixed-signal circuit layouts with guidance from design engineers.
• Help investigate layout issues and explore possible solutions.
• Collaborate with circuit and design engineers to support circuit performance.
• Learn how layout planning, integration, and routing work at block and chip levels.
• Get exposure to verification workflows and tools such as Cadence Virtuoso XL and Calibre.
• Explore techniques for device matching and signal conditioning and protection.

Skills

Curiosity

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelors/Masters/PhD in EE/CS

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso XL

Calibre

Job description

Cirrus Logic is seeking a Layout Design Intern to work with experienced design and circuit engineers on the physical layout and verification of high-performance mixed-signal CMOS ICs in Austin, TX. You will translate circuit designs into layouts, learn how layout choices affect performance, and use Cadence tools like Virtuoso XL and Calibre.

Interns will have opportunities to learn, ask questions, and contribute at a level that fits their experience.