Mixed Signal IC Layout Designer (DT-50021337)

Cirrus Logic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled IC Layout Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will collaborate with design engineers to create high-performance mixed-signal CMOS Integrated Circuits, utilizing advanced tools to ensure optimal circuit performance. The company prides itself on its award-winning culture of inclusion and fairness, offering a supportive environment that fosters career growth. If you are passionate about tackling complex challenges and contributing to cutting-edge technology, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team where your skills and ideas are valued, and help shape the future of consumer electronics.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IC layout experience with a focus on analog circuitry.
• Proficiency in layout techniques like common centroid and shielding.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot layout design issues and ensure proper circuit performance.
• Design analog mixed-signal layouts and collaborate with engineers.

Skills

Analog Circuit Design

Layout Techniques

Troubleshooting

Collaboration Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Associates Degree in Electronic/IC layout CAD specialization

Bachelors Degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso XL

Mentor's Calibre

Job description

For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, which was built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn’t do it without our extraordinary workforce – and that’s where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career!

In this position, you will work closely with design engineering to complete the layout and verification of high-performance mixed-signal CMOS Integrated Circuits using Cadence Virtuoso XL and Mentor's Calibre tools, and work with circuit engineers to generate topological layouts to ensure optimal circuit performance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting layout design issues and applying proactive intervention
• Work closely with design engineers to ensure proper circuit performance
• Design analog mix signal layout
• Understand device matching techniques
• Understand signal conditioning/protection techniques
• Excellent collaboration skills, including written and verbal communication
• Outstanding layout planning and integration skills

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Electronic/IC layout CAD specialization or related program and 10+ years of IC layout experience
• Ability to layout analog circuitry in a size/time constrained environment
• Understand layout techniques such as common centroid, matching, isolation, shielding, and the use of dummy devices
• Ability to solve design problems while using a combination of technical skills, intuition, and creativity
• Proficiency in floor planning activities with block assembly, and block level routing
• LVS troubleshooting and debug skills
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Great teammate who works well with others

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Electronic Engineering or related program
• Comfortable with multiple IC design CAD tools and foundry PDKs
• Demonstrated ability to contribute ideas for improved efficiency and automation of layout tasks

Diversity drives innovation at Cirrus Logic. Different approaches, ideas and points of view are both valued and respected, and employees are rewarded for their skills, experience and performance. Additionally, Cirrus Logic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, gender, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.