Reliability Analog Design Engineer [Remote position]

Blue Cheetah, Inc; Sunnyvale (CA); Remote; USD 145,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology start-up is seeking a Reliability Analog Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in EM/IR analysis within the Analog/Mixed Signal Design domain to ensure the robustness of cutting-edge semiconductor solutions. Collaborating closely with design and layout teams, you will drive methodologies that enhance reliability in leading-edge technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the chiplet era and make a significant impact without the hindrance of corporate politics. If you are passionate about creating high-performance designs and eager to grow your skills in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan with company match

Generous holiday leave

Vacation leave

Qualifications

• Multi-year experience in EM/IR reliability analysis using Cadence Voltus.
• Knowledge of analog IC circuit blocks and CMOS design experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure robustness for die-to-die chiplet IP solutions using reliability analysis.
• Drive EM/IR analysis methodology for custom circuit designs.

Skills

EM/IR analysis

Analog/Mixed Signal Design

Data analysis and presentation

Self-motivation

Education

BS in Electrical/ECE Engineering

MS in Electrical/ECE Engineering

Ph.D. in Electrical/ECE Engineering

Tools

Cadence Voltus

Cadence Voltus-XFi

Cadence EDA (Spectre)

Virtuoso framework

ParagonX EDA tool

Job description

Reliability Analog Design Engineer [Remote position]

Full-Time in Sunnyvale, CA - Remote (any location) - Mid Level

Blue Cheetah Analog Design Inc. is a growing technology start-up headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. Our mission is to generate state-of-the-art “in package” die-to-die semiconductor IP solutions for the rapidly growing chiplet ecosystem. We accomplish this by providing high-performance chiplet interface semiconductor IP to our global customers, allowing them to reshape their product roadmaps to a more agile and cost-effective chiplet-based approach. Join our team to help usher in the chiplet era of semiconductor-based products. We provide a professional benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K plan with company match as well as generous holiday & vacation leave. Join a team where your impact to the collective success will be clear and the big company politics do not exist.

Job Description:

1. Use your Reliability analysis skills within the Analog/Mixed Signal Design domain to ensure robustness for our differentiated die-to-die chiplet IP solutions.
2. Drive and own our EM/IR analysis methodology for analog/mixed signal custom circuit designs in leading edge technologies.
3. Work closely with the design team and the layout team to close the gap on any reliability violations.
4. Coordinate with CAD and PDK team members to validate that the team is using the latest foundry collateral.
5. Train others in ramping up on EM/IR reliability analysis.
6. Grow your knowledge base by working in leading edge technologies and interacting with peers within our company and other partner companies driving the state-of-the-art for next gen products.

General Requirements:

1. BS, MS, Ph.D. in electrical/ECE engineering (MSEE+ preferred).
2. Experienced expert in performing EM/IR analysis with Cadence Voltus and Voltus-XFi.
3. Team player with the ability to analyze and present data in a clear and meaningful manner.
4. Self-motivated, energetic attitude to create leading-edge production quality designs and innovate design methodologies.

MUST HAVE Requirements:

1. Multi-year experience directly performing EM/IR reliability analysis using Cadence Voltus.
2. Knowledge and familiarity of fundamental analog IC circuit blocks.
3. CMOS design experience in 28nm and lower process technologies, ideally with finfet analysis experience.
4. Basic circuit and Cadence EDA simulation (Spectre) skills to understand and properly configure circuit simulation stimulus.
5. Comfortable with viewing and manipulating layouts in Virtuoso framework.

Preferred Skills:

1. CMOS design experience in FinFet process technologies.
2. High speed datacomm design experience.
3. Experience with other analog IC related reliability matters such as: SOA analysis; Aging analysis, ESD fundamentals.
4. Experience with ParagonX EDA tool.

Equal Opportunity:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Compensation:
In addition to Blue Cheetah’s generous benefit package, the target base pay range for this role is between $145,000 and $225,000. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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