Senior Mixed-Signal IC Layout Designer

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

Job summary

Cirrus Logic is seeking an experienced IC Layout Designer to join our layout team in Austin. You will collaborate with design engineers to complete high-performance mixed-signal CMOS layouts using Cadence Virtuoso XL and Mentor Calibre, ensuring topological accuracy and optimal chip performance.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree in IC layout CAD specialization with 10+ years of hands-on experience and a strong understanding of analog/mixed-signal layout techniques, device matching, ESD, IR

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 effects
• Ability to solve design problems 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 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

IC layout

Analog layout

Mixed-signal layout

Floor planning

Block routing

LVS debugging

DFM awareness

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associates Degree in Electronic/IC layout CAD specialization

BS in Electronics Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso XL

Mentor Calibre

Job description

Cirrus Logic is seeking an experienced IC Layout Designer to join our layout team in Austin. You will collaborate with design engineers to complete high-performance mixed-signal CMOS layouts using Cadence Virtuoso XL and Mentor Calibre, ensuring topological accuracy and optimal chip performance.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree in IC layout CAD specialization with 10+ years of hands-on experience and a strong understanding of analog/mixed-signal layout techniques, device matching, ESD, IR