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Job Description:Layout Engineer
Job descriptions and the level of expertise:
The descriptions are for layout engineers for our Library Group. Library Group is a part of Central Engineering Group.
In Library Group, we focus on circuit design for memory, I/O (Input/Output), and Standard Cells.
Requirements:
IC Layout
Strong layout knowledge with a minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience
Skills include Cadence layout, Cadence schematic capture, using CALIBRE & Hercules verification tools.
Strong layout knowledge in submicron process, e.g. 16nm, 7nm, 5nm,2nm, 1.4nm and below
Experienced in digital (standard cell, memory, I/O) layout
Experienced in analog layout is also a plus
Job description:
IC Layout
Responsible to understand and apply all necessary layout guidelines (standard cells, I/O memories), new process rules and other technical requirements for quality layout
Schedule time-line & layout floor-planning
Complete quality layout and verification within planned schedule (without supervision for experienced engineer)
Get up to speed quickly for new methodologies, open to new ideas and communicate well with others in the library team
Skill Set (Mem)
Strong experience in memory layout design and physical verifications includes LVS, DRC, ERC, Antenna, Electro Migration in CMOS process.
Experienced in Cadence Layout tools VIRTUOSO (XL,VXL or EXL), and CALIBRE verification tools.
Good experience in Floor-planning, hierarchy layout and chip integration.
Knowledge of Script Programming and SKILL Programming would be a plus.
Good knowledge on memory layout topology.
Experience in memory compiler will be a plus.
Ability to adapt on new technology reviews to compile documentation of layout methodology, layout flow and guidelines.
Self-reliant, with ability to work independently as well as a team.
Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.
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Skills Required
- Minimum 2-3 years strong IC layout experience
- Experience with Cadence layout and Cadence schematic capture
- Experience with Calibre and Hercules verification tools
- Strong layout knowledge in submicron processes (16nm, 7nm, 5nm, 2nm, 1.4nm and below)
- Experience in digital layout (standard cell, memory, I/O)
- Experience in memory layout design and physical verification (LVS, DRC, ERC, Antenna, Electromigration)
- Experience with Cadence Virtuoso (XL, VXL or EXL)
- Good experience in floor-planning, hierarchy layout and chip integration
- Good knowledge of memory layout topology
- Ability to document layout methodology, flow and guidelines and adapt to new technologies
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Analog layout experience
- Knowledge of script programming and SKILL programming
- Experience with memory compiler
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