Memory Circuit Design Engineer

TetraMem - Accelerate The World; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Circuit Design Engineer to lead the design of memory IC projects from concept to tape-out. This role involves defining memory architectures, creating test plans, and troubleshooting design issues while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in CMOS memory design and a passion for innovation. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly influence cutting-edge memory technologies and drive advancements in the field. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the tech industry, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in circuit design in advanced CMOS processes.
• Strong understanding of layout design including layout dependent effects.
• Ability to create innovative architecture and circuit solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design memory IC projects from initial concept to tape-out phase.
• Create comprehensive test plans to evaluate memory designs.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance the performance of memory designs.

Skills

CMOS memory design

Circuit design

Memory architecture

Troubleshooting

Layout design

Simulation tools

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Synopsys

Cadence

Mentor Graphics

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• Design memory IC projects from initial concept to the tape-out phase, ensuring a smooth and successful development process.
• Define and implement memory architectures and circuits, with a focus on optimizing speed, power efficiency, and silicon area utilization.
• Create comprehensive test plans to thoroughly evaluate memory designs, leveraging simulation tools and methodologies to validate functionality and performance.
• Identify and troubleshoot design issues, utilizing simulation and analysis to isolate problems and develop effective solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and enhance the performance of memory designs, addressing bottlenecks and ensuring optimal operation.
• Work closely with analog and digital engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of memory designs into the overall product development, maintaining compatibility and functionality.
• Investigate and resolve design-related issues as they arise, contributing to the silicon bring-up and validation activities for memory ICs.
• Stay current with industry advancements in memory design, exploring and implementing cutting-edge techniques and technologies.
• Implement rigorous testing and validation processes to ensure memory designs meet quality and reliability standards.
• Maintain detailed documentation of memory design processes, methodologies, and findings to support team collaboration and project continuity.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Design memory IC projects from initial concept to the tape-out phase, ensuring a smooth and successful development process.
• Define and implement memory architectures and circuits, with a focus on optimizing speed, power efficiency, and silicon area utilization.
• Create comprehensive test plans to thoroughly evaluate memory designs, leveraging simulation tools and methodologies to validate functionality and performance.
• Identify and troubleshoot design issues, utilizing simulation and analysis to isolate problems and develop effective solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and enhance the performance of memory designs, addressing bottlenecks and ensuring optimal operation.
• Work closely with analog and digital engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of memory designs into the overall product development, maintaining compatibility and functionality.
• Investigate and resolve design-related issues as they arise, contributing to the silicon bring-up and validation activities for memory ICs.
• Stay current with industry advancements in memory design, exploring and implementing cutting-edge techniques and technologies.
• Implement rigorous testing and validation processes to ensure memory designs meet quality and reliability standards.
• Maintain detailed documentation of memory design processes, methodologies, and findings to support team collaboration and project continuity.
  
  

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on CMOS memory, digital or mixed-signal design
• 5+ years of experience in circuit design in advanced CMOS processes (PhD experience may be considered as experience), successful tape-out experience with leading foundries
• Experience in memory circuit design in one of: SRAM, DRAM, Flash or emerging NVM technologies
• Strong understanding of layout design including layout dependent effects, pitch matching, and design for manufacturing
• Familiar with common EDA environment tools, CAD tools and memory design methodology including design, simulation, layout, and verification tools (e.g. Synopsys, Cadence, Mentor Graphics etc.).
• Ability to create innovative architecture and circuit solutions to customer requirements
• Ability to work in startup environment and work both independently and as a team player
  
  

Experience in one or more of the following areas considered a strong plus:

• Hands-on production experience with key memory blocks such as sense amplifier, charge pump, read/write assist circuit, PVT tracker, power gating etc
• Familiar with memory controller or memory interface
• Experience with emerging non-volatile memory
  
  

Salary Range: $110,000 - $300,000 / year

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

• Industries

  Computer Hardware Manufacturing

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