Senior Mixed-Signal IC Layout Engineer

Lever, Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirrus Logic is seeking an experienced IC layout engineer to work with design engineers on layout and verification of high-performance mixed-signal CMOS ICs using Cadence Virtuoso XL and Mentor Calibre tools. The role requires an Associate's Degree in Electronic/IC layout CAD; 10+ years of IC layout experience; ability to layout analog circuitry, understand matching, ESD, and LVS troubleshooting; strong collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and 10+ years 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 dummy devices.
• Solid understanding of ESD, Latch-up, STI, WPE, electromigration, IR drop, cross-coupling, DFM, and Antenna effects.
• Ability to solve design problems using technical skills, intuition, and creativity.
• Proficiency in floor planning with block assembly and block-level routing.
• LVS troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Proven track record of working in a fast-paced team environment.
• Great teammate and ability to work 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 experience

Analog circuitry layout

Design tool proficiency

LVS troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Associates Degree in Electronic/IC layout CAD specialization

BS Degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso XL

Mentor Calibre

Job description

Cirrus Logic is seeking an experienced IC layout engineer to work with design engineers on layout and verification of high-performance mixed-signal CMOS ICs using Cadence Virtuoso XL and Mentor Calibre tools. The role requires an Associate's Degree in Electronic/IC layout CAD; 10+ years of IC layout experience; ability to layout analog circuitry, understand matching, ESD, and LVS troubleshooting; strong collaboration skills.