An exciting opportunity has arisen in the UK Layout team of Cirrus Logic for a Layout Design Engineer to complete the layout and physical verification of analogue and mixed-signal designs using industry standard CAD tools. To be successful in this role you will use your first level layout experience to support design engineers and physical design engineers. You will also be confident in identifying areas for possible improvements and providing input into block/chip level project schedules. In return, you will work in a dynamic, global organisation with a fantastic and innovative work culture!
Key Responsibilities:
- Design analog & mixed-signal layouts from size estimation, floor planning to layout completion
- Understand and implement advanced device matching techniques
- Proactively work with design engineers to achieve efficient circuit performance
- Routing at the block level and chip top-level using assisted/automated tools
- Integration of digital and analogue layout
- Estimation and planning of layout timescales to a high degree of accuracy
- Solving layout design issues and applying proactive intervention
- Collaborate with other disciplines demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in electronic / IC layout CAD specialisation or related program and proven experience of IC layout design.
- 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 effect
- Ability to solve design problems while 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-oriented environment
- Great teammate and works well with others
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- BSc Degree in Electronics Engineering or related program
- Comfortable with multiple IC design CAD tools and foundry PDKs, including BCD planar technologies
- Demonstrated ability to contribute ideas for improved efficiency and automation of layout tasks
- Knowledge of analog, digital, and mixed-signal fundamentals
This position is based in our Edinburgh or Newbury office, UK
This is a hybrid remote position and will follow a 2+ day in-office work schedule, with in-office days based on business needs and team preference. You must be based within commutable distance of the work location listed on the job posting, or willing to relocate prior to beginning employment with Cirrus Logic.
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Skills Required
- Associate's degree in electronic or IC layout CAD specialization, or a related program
- Proven experience in IC layout design
- Ability to layout analog circuitry in size- and time-constrained environments
- Knowledge of common centroid, matching, isolation, shielding, and dummy device techniques
- Understanding of ESD, latch-up, STI, WPE, electromigration, IR drop, cross-coupling capacitance, DFM, and antenna effects
- Ability to solve design problems using technical skills, intuition, and creativity
- Proficiency in floor planning, block assembly, and block-level routing
- LVS troubleshooting and debugging skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering or a related program
- Comfort with multiple IC design CAD tools and foundry PDKs, including BCD planar technologies
- Ability to contribute ideas for layout efficiency and automation
- Knowledge of analog, digital, and mixed-signal fundamentals
Cirrus Logic Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Cirrus Logic Insights
What We Do
Cirrus Logic is a leading supplier of low-power, high-precision mixed-signal processing solutions for mobile and consumer applications. The company has a robust portfolio of sophisticated low-power products, including boosted amplifiers, smart codecs, camera controllers, haptic driver and sensing solutions, power conversion and control Integrated Circuits, and fast-charging Integrated Circuits. These solutions have innovative technology, software and associated algorithms incorporated. With a strong intellectual property portfolio and extensive mixed-signal expertise, Cirrus Logic is well-positioned to drive innovation and growth in the evolving markets of audio and high-performance mixed-signal processing technologies. We are hiring like crazy! Please visit our careers portal at cirrus.jobs to check out our available openings!
Why Work With Us
Engineering drives our company, and innovation isn’t just encouraged – it’s expected! This is a culture where you get to work with some of the largest, most innovative customers and products on the planet on a daily basis and where everyone is a key contributor to the company’s success. There are no Miltons here!
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