Custom Layout Design Engineer
Position Description:
Responsible for custom layout floorplan, matching guides, resistor/capacitor placement, reduce coupling & noise, sensitive signals routing, mix-signals routing, etc.
Responsible for custom layout top level hierarchy floorplan for blocks/powers
Responsible for high-speed mixed-signal PHY such as SerDes, USB, DDR, etc
Responsible for cooperation with analog circuit design team to ensure high efficiency and quality for analog layout design.
Position Requirements:
BSEE degree with 2+ years of applicable experience in analog/custom layout of advanced technology nodes
Proficient with Layout edit/verify tools, like Virtuoso XL, Pegasus/Calibre DRC/LVS, etc.
Proficient with EMIR tools, like Voltus-FI
Hands-on experience conducting DRC/LVS/ERC analysis, EMIR analysis, and recommending appropriate solutions
Fundamental understanding of IC design technology and process/methodology
Essential that the individual demonstrates good teamwork and self-motivation
Good communication skills in English
Work experience in PERC run is a plus
Work experience in FinFET layout is a plus
Work experience in ESD/Latch-up is a plus
Work experience in cooperation with digital P&R team is a plus
Skills Required
- BSEE degree
- 2+ years of applicable experience in analog or custom layout of advanced technology nodes
- Proficiency with layout editing and verification tools such as Virtuoso XL, Pegasus, and Calibre DRC/LVS
- Proficiency with EMIR tools such as Voltus-FI
- Hands-on experience conducting DRC, LVS, ERC, and EMIR analysis and recommending solutions
- Fundamental understanding of IC design technology and processes
- Good teamwork and self-motivation
- Good communication skills in English
- Experience with PERC runs
- Experience with FinFET layout
- Experience with ESD and latch-up
- Experience collaborating with digital place-and-route teams
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