Mixed Signal IC Layout Designer (JO-50022458)

Cirrus Logic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirrus Logic is seeking a Mixed Signal IC Layout Designer to join their innovative team in Austin, Texas. This role involves collaborating closely with design engineers to complete the layout and verification of high-performance mixed-signal CMOS Integrated Circuits. Ideal candidates will have an Associates Degree in Electronic/IC layout CAD specialization and experience in IC layout, with a focus on troubleshooting and design optimization.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of IC layout experience required.
• Ability to layout analog circuitry in a size/time constrained environment.
• Proficiency in floor planning activities with block assembly.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting layout design issues and applying proactive intervention.
• Work closely with design engineers to ensure proper circuit performance.
• Design analog mixed signal layout.

Skills

Layout design

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Associates Degree in Electronic/IC layout CAD specialization

Bachelors Degree in Electronic Engineering

Job description

Mixed Signal IC Layout Designer (JO-50022458)

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 0-5 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 trouble shooting 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
  
  

Cirrus Logic strives to select the best qualified applicant for any opening. Different approaches, ideas and points of view are both valued and respected. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Semiconductors, Consumer Electronics, and Computer Hardware

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