
Mixed Signal IC Layout Designer
Cirrus Logic
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Newbury • United Kingdom
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Tech Stack
About the role
- 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
- Excellent 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
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Award-winning culture
- Open and collaborative culture
- Opportunities for meaningful community engagement
- Enjoyable employee experiences
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
analog layout designmixed-signal layout designdevice matching techniquessignal conditioning techniquesrouting at block levelrouting at chip top-levelLVS troubleshootingfloor planningblock assemblydebug skills
Soft skills
collaboration skillswritten communicationverbal communicationlayout planning skillsintegration skillsproblem-solving skillscreativityteamworkinterpersonal skillsadaptability
Certifications
Associate’s degree in electronic / IC layout CAD specialization