Mixed Signal IC Layout Designer (RS 50024952)

Lever, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 122,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirrus Logic is seeking a layout engineer to collaborate with design engineering to layout and verify high-performance mixed-signal CMOS ICs using Cadence Virtuoso XL and Mentor's Calibre tools.

You will generate topological layouts with circuit engineers to optimize performance, understand device matching, and contribute to routing at block and chip top levels.

Qualifications

• Experience in analog and mixed-signal layout design.
• Ability to generate topological layouts with circuit engineers.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Solve layout design issues and proactively intervene.
• Proactively work with design engineers to achieve efficient circuit performance.
• Design analog & mixed-signal layouts.
• Understand device matching techniques.
• Understand signal conditioning/protection techniques.
• Strong collaboration skills, including written and verbal communication.
• Outstanding layout planning and integration skills.
• Experience in routing at the block level and chip top-level using assisted/automated tools.

Skills

Analog & mixed-signal layout

Cadence Virtuoso XL

Mentor Calibre

Top-level routing

Collaboration skills

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso XL

Mentor 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 solutionsfor 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!

The Role

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

• Solving layout design issues and applying proactive intervention
• Proactively work with design engineers to achieve efficient circuit performance
• Design analog & mixed-signal layouts
• Understand device matching techniques
• Understand signal conditioning/protection techniques
• Strong collaboration skills, including written and verbal communication
• Outstanding layout planning and integration skills
• Experience in routing at the block level and chip top-level using assisted/automated tools

$121,500 - $202,500 a year

Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license. Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.

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.