Mixed Signal IC Layout Designer

Overview

As a Layout Design Engineer, you complete analogue and mixed-signal layouts and verify them physically using industry CAD tools. You will support design engineers and contribute to project schedules with a proactive mindset. The role is core to delivering efficient circuit performance and successful block/chip integration. You’ll work in a dynamic, global team within Cirrus Logic’s innovative culture. This is an exciting chance to influence layout efficiency and device performance in a leading semiconductor company.

Responsibilities

• Design analog & mixed-signal layouts from size estimation to completion
• Implement advanced device matching techniques
• Collaborate with design engineers to optimize circuit performance
• Block-level and top-level routing using assisted/automated tools
• Integrate digital and analogue layout
• Estimate layout timescales with accuracy
• Address layout design issues with proactive interventions
• Communicate effectively with other disciplines

Key requirements

• Associate’s degree in electronic / IC layout CAD specialization or related program with proven layout experience
• Ability to layout analog circuitry in constrained environments
• Knowledge of layout techniques: common centroid, matching, isolation, shielding, dummy devices
• Solid understanding of ESD, latch-up, STI, WPE, electromigration, IR drop, cross-coupling, DFM, antenna effect
• Problem-solving using technical skills, intuition and creativity
• Proficiency in floor planning with block assembly and block-level routing
• LVS troubleshooting and debugging
• Experience in fast-paced, team-oriented environments
• Strong teamwork and collaboration

• team player
• excellent written and verbal communication
• collaborative mindset
• analog layout
• floor planning
• block-level and chip-top routing

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