Senior IC Layout Design Engineer

Cirrus Logic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirrus Logic, based in Austin, TX, is seeking an experienced IC Layout Engineer to complete the layout and verification of high-performance mixed-signal CMOS ICs using Cadence Virtuoso XL and Mentor Calibre. The role requires an Associate's degree in Electronic/IC layout CAD and 10+ years of layout experience.

You will collaborate with circuit engineers to optimize performance, work in a fast-paced team, and contribute to/layout planning and integration across block and top-level routing.

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.
• Solid understanding of ESD, Latch-up, STI, WPE, electro-migration, IR drop, cross-coupling capacitance, DFM, and Antenna effect.
• 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 track record of working in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
• Great teammate and works well with others.

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.

Skills

Analog layout

Layout techniques

ESD/Latch-up/DFM knowledge

LVS debugging

Floor planning/routing

Tool proficiency

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Electronic/IC layout CAD

BS in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso XL

Mentor Calibre

Foundry PDKs

Job description

Cirrus Logic, based in Austin, TX, is seeking an experienced IC Layout Engineer to complete the layout and verification of high-performance mixed-signal CMOS ICs using Cadence Virtuoso XL and Mentor Calibre. The role requires an Associate's degree in Electronic/IC layout CAD and 10+ years of layout experience.

You will collaborate with circuit engineers to optimize performance, work in a fast-paced team, and contribute to/layout planning and integration across block and top-level routing.